CVE-2002-1224
First published: Mon Oct 28 2002(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in kpf for KDE 3.0.1 through KDE 3.0.3a allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files as the kpf user via a URL with a modified icon parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.3 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.3a |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20021008-2.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5951
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10347.php
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0164.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-220.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/294991
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1224?
CVE-2002-1224 has a moderate severity rating due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1224?
To fix CVE-2002-1224, upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of KDE, specifically versions later than 3.0.3a.
What software is affected by CVE-2002-1224?
CVE-2002-1224 affects KDE versions 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3, and 3.0.3a.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1224?
CVE-2002-1224 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
Can CVE-2002-1224 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1224 can be exploited remotely through specifically crafted URL requests.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/remedy
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/kde
- canonical/kde kde beta 3
- version/kde kde beta 3/3.0.1
- version/kde kde beta 3/3.0.2
- version/kde kde beta 3/3.0.3
- version/kde kde beta 3/3.0.3a