Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the KGetMetalink::File::isValidNameAttr function in ui/metalinkcreator/metalinker.cpp in KGet in KDE SC 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name attribute of a file element in a metalink file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-1000.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde Sc | <= 4.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/15/9
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44124Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44329
- http://websvn.kde.org/branches/KDE/4.4/kdenetwork/kget/ui/metalinkcreator/metaliPatch
- http://websvn.kde.org/branches/KDE/4.5/kdenetwork/kget/ui/metalinkcreator/metali
- http://websvn.kde.org/branches/KDE/4.6/kdenetwork/kget/ui/metalinkcreator/metaliPatch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:081
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0465.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1114-1/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1019Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1021Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1135
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697042
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66826
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/757526
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1586?
CVE-2011-1586 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the KGetMetalink::File::isValidNameAttr function in ui/metalinkcreator/metalinker.cpp in KGet in KDE SC 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2011-1586?
CVE-2011-1586 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1586?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kde Sc.