CVE-2015-1307: Medium severity kde plasma workspace vulnerability
Published Jan 26, 2015
·Updated
plasma-workspace before 5.1.95 allows remote attackers to obtain passwords via a Trojan horse Look and Feel package.
Affected Software
1 affected component
KDE plasma-workspace<=5.1
Event History
Jan 26, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1307?
CVE-2015-1307 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation by remote attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1307?
To fix CVE-2015-1307, update your plasma-workspace to version 5.1.95 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2015-1307 involve?
CVE-2015-1307 involves a remote code execution attack through a Trojan horse Look and Feel package.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2015-1307?
Users of plasma-workspace versions prior to 5.1.95 are affected by CVE-2015-1307.
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What can attackers gain from exploiting CVE-2015-1307?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2015-1307 can obtain passwords from affected systems.