CVE-2019-14744: OS Command Injection

Published Aug 7, 2019
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Updated

In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. This relates to libKF5ConfigCore.so, and the mishandling of .desktop and .directory files, as demonstrated by a shell command on an Icon line in a .desktop file.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
KDE KConfig<5.61.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=29
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
debian/kconfig
5.78.0-45.103.0-25.116.0-15.116.0-2

Event History

Aug 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:30 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 12, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:02 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:03 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:03 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-14744?

CVE-2019-14744 is a vulnerability in KDE Frameworks KConfig that allows for code execution through malicious desktop files and configuration files.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14744?

CVE-2019-14744 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2019-14744 work?

CVE-2019-14744 works by exploiting the mishandling of .desktop and .directory files in libKF5ConfigCore.so, allowing for code execution with minimal user interaction.

4

What is the remedy for CVE-2019-14744?

The remedy for CVE-2019-14744 is to update to KDE Frameworks KConfig version 5.61.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-14744?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-14744 in the references provided: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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