Vulnerability Description
kcleanup.cpp in KDirStat 2.7.0 does not properly quote strings when deleting a directory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a " (double quote) character in the directory name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2528.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kdirstat Project | Kdirstat | 2.7.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00015.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/17/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/18/2Patch
- https://bitbucket.org/jeromerobert/k4dirstat/commits/1ad2e96d73fa06cd9be0f3749b3ExploitPatch
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=741659
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1077059
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00015.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/17/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/18/2Patch
- https://bitbucket.org/jeromerobert/k4dirstat/commits/1ad2e96d73fa06cd9be0f3749b3ExploitPatch
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=741659
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1077059
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2527?
CVE-2014-2527 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). kcleanup.cpp in KDirStat 2.7.0 does not properly quote strings when deleting a directory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a " (double quote) character in the directory ...
How severe is CVE-2014-2527?
CVE-2014-2527 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2527?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kdirstat Project Kdirstat, Opensuse Opensuse.