CVE-2018-6790: Infoleak
An issue was discovered in KDE Plasma Workspace before 5.12.0. dataengines/notifications/notificationsengine.cpp allows remote attackers to discover client IP addresses via a URL in a notification, as demonstrated by the src attribute of an IMG element.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/plasma-workspaceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.8.9 - Upgrade
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redhat/plasma-workspaceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.12.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-6790.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'An issue was discovered in KDE Plasma Workspace before 5.12.0.'
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-6790?
The severity rating of CVE-2018-6790 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2018-6790?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2018-6790 to discover client IP addresses via a URL in a notification.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6790?
KDE Plasma Workspace versions before 5.12.0 are affected by CVE-2018-6790.
How can I fix CVE-2018-6790?
To fix CVE-2018-6790, update your KDE Plasma Workspace to version 5.12.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6790?
More information about CVE-2018-6790 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2141), [Reference 2](https://cgit.kde.org/plasma-workspace.git/commit/?id=5bc696b5abcdb460c1017592e80b2d7f6ed3107c), [Reference 3](https://cgit.kde.org/plasma-workspace.git/commit/?id=8164beac15ea34ec0d1564f0557fe3e742bdd938).