CVE-2010-1511

kdenetwork: improper sanitization of metalink attribute for downloading files

Published May 17, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 6.4 Medium EPSS 3.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
KGet 2.4.2 in KDE SC 4.0.0 through 4.4.3 does not properly request download confirmation from the user, which makes it easier for remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted metalink file.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-1538 KGet 2.4.2 in KDE SC 4.0.0 through 4.4.3 does not properly request download confirmation from the user, which makes it easier for remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted metalink file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-938-1 KDENetwork vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
flexera
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 1:28 AM
Reserved
Apr 26, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 17, 2010, 9:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:18 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 13, 2010, 12:00 AM