CVE-2022-24986
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CVE-2022-24986 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. KDE KCron through 21.12.2 uses a temporary file in /tmp when saving, but reuses the filename during an editing session. Thus, someone watching it be created the first time could potentially intercept the file the following time, enabling that person to run unauthorized commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
KDE KCron through 21.12.2 uses a temporary file in /tmp when saving, but reuses the filename during an editing session. Thus, someone watching it be created the first time could potentially intercept the file the following time, enabling that person to run unauthorized commands.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kcron | <= 21.12.2 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://apps.kde.org/kcron/Product
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://apps.kde.org/kcron/Product
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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