KDE Partition Manager 4.1.x /etc/fstab kpmcore_externalcommand access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in KDE Partition Manager 4.1.x. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects the function kpmcore_externalcommand of the file /etc/fstab. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-27187. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in KDE Partition Manager 4.1.x and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function kpmcore_externalcommand of the file /etc/fstab. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 10/26/2020. It is possible to read the advisory at kde.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-27187. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 4.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Partition Manager 4.2.0

Timelineinfo

10/16/2020 🔍
10/26/2020 +10 days 🔍
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11/27/2020 +32 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kde.org

Advisory: kde.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-27187 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-27187
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-163651

Entryinfo

Created: 10/26/2020 22:16
Updated: 11/27/2020 09:04
Changes: 10/26/2020 22:16 (39), 11/27/2020 09:01 (3), 11/27/2020 09:04 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:AF7:103

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