CVE-2014-8651
First published: Sat Dec 06 2014(Updated: )
The KDE Clock KCM policykit helper in kde-workspace before 4.11.14 and plasma-desktop before 5.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted ntpUtility (ntp utility name) argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Plasma Desktop | <=5.1 | |
| KDE Plasma Workspace | <=4.11.13 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/143781.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/144034.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/144093.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/04/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/07/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70904
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2402-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-12
- https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20141106-1.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8651?
CVE-2014-8651 has a severity level of high due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8651?
To fix CVE-2014-8651, update kde-workspace to version 4.11.14 or later and plasma-desktop to version 5.1.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-8651?
CVE-2014-8651 affects users of KDE Plasma Desktop versions prior to 5.1.1 and KDE Plasma Workspace versions prior to 4.11.14.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2014-8651?
CVE-2014-8651 allows local attackers to exploit a crafted ntpUtility argument to escalate their privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-8651?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2014-8651 other than applying the appropriate software updates.
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