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.
Published: 2010-05-17
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: 5.7% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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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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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: flexera

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T01:28:41.483Z

Reserved: 2010-04-26T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2010-1511

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2010-05-17T21:00:01.327

Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040

Link: CVE-2010-1511

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2010-05-13T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2010-1511 - Bugzilla

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

  • CWE-264
  • CWE-73

    External Control of File Name or Path