CVE-2016-3100: Infoleak

Published Jul 13, 2016
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Updated

kinit in KDE Frameworks before 5.23.0 uses weak permissions (644) for /tmp/xauth-xxx-y, which allows local users to obtain X11 cookies of other users and consequently capture keystrokes and possibly gain privileges by reading the file.

Affected Software

3 affected components
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
KDE KDE Frameworks<=5.22.0

Event History

Jul 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3100?

The severity of CVE-2016-3100 is considered important due to its potential to allow local users to access sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3100?

To fix CVE-2016-3100, you should upgrade to KDE Frameworks version 5.23.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-3100?

CVE-2016-3100 affects users of KDE Frameworks versions up to 5.22.0 and specific versions of openSUSE.

4

What vulnerabilities are similar to CVE-2016-3100?

Similar vulnerabilities may include those that involve insecure file permission settings that expose sensitive data.

5

Can CVE-2016-3100 lead to privilege escalation?

Yes, CVE-2016-3100 can potentially lead to privilege escalation by allowing access to X11 cookies.

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