CVE-2014-2528
First published: Tue Aug 26 2014(Updated: )
kcleanup.cpp in KDirStat 2.7.3 does not properly quote strings when deleting a directory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a ' (single quote) character in the directory name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2527.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDirStat | =2.7.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 |
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Reference Links
- 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/2014/03/18/2
- https://bitbucket.org/jeromerobert/k4dirstat/commits/1ad2e96d73fa06cd9be0f3749b337c03575016aa#chg-src/kcleanup.cpp
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=741659
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2528?
CVE-2014-2528 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2528?
To fix CVE-2014-2528, users should upgrade KDirStat to version 2.7.4 or later, which addresses the quoting issue.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-2528?
CVE-2014-2528 affects KDirStat version 2.7.3 and openSUSE 13.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-2528 enable?
CVE-2014-2528 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting unquoted strings in directory names.
Is CVE-2014-2528 related to CVE-2014-2527?
CVE-2014-2528 is a different vulnerability from CVE-2014-2527, each with its own exploitation method.
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