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CVE-2011-1586

UnknownEPSS 3.12%

Last modified

CVE-2011-1586 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the KGetMetalink::File::isValidNameAttr function in ui/metalinkcreator/metalinker.cpp in KGet in KDE SC 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name attribute of a file element in a metalink file. EPSS estimates a 3.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the KGetMetalink::File::isValidNameAttr function in ui/metalinkcreator/metalinker.cpp in KGet in KDE SC 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name attribute of a file element in a metalink file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-1000.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.12%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
KdeKde Sc<= 4.6.2—
KdeKde Sc2.2.0—
KdeKde Sc3.5.10—
KdeKde Sc4.0.0—
KdeKde Sc4.0.1—
KdeKde Sc4.0.2—
KdeKde Sc4.0.3—
KdeKde Sc4.0.4—
KdeKde Sc4.0.5—
KdeKde Sc4.1.0—
KdeKde Sc4.1.1—
KdeKde Sc4.1.2—
KdeKde Sc4.1.3—
KdeKde Sc4.1.4—
KdeKde Sc4.1.80—
KdeKde Sc4.1.85—
KdeKde Sc4.1.96—
KdeKde Sc4.2Beta2
KdeKde Sc4.2.0—
KdeKde Sc4.2.1—
KdeKde Sc4.2.2—
KdeKde Sc4.2.3—
KdeKde Sc4.2.4—
KdeKde Sc4.3.0—
KdeKde Sc4.3.1—
KdeKde Sc4.3.2—
KdeKde Sc4.3.3—
KdeKde Sc4.3.4—
KdeKde Sc4.3.5—
KdeKde Sc4.4.0—
KdeKde Sc4.4.1—
KdeKde Sc4.4.2—
KdeKde Sc4.4.3—
KdeKde Sc4.4.4—
KdeKde Sc4.4.5—
KdeKde Sc4.5.0—
KdeKde Sc4.5.1—
KdeKde Sc4.5.2—
KdeKde Sc4.5.3—
KdeKde Sc4.5.4—
KdeKde Sc4.5.5—
KdeKde Sc4.6Beta1
KdeKde Sc4.6.0—
KdeKde Sc4.6.1—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1586?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the KGetMetalink::File::isValidNameAttr function in ui/metalinkcreator/metalinker.cpp in KGet in KDE SC 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name attribute of a file element in a metalink file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-1000.
How severe is CVE-2011-1586?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1586 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1586?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST