KDE 3.0.1/3.0.2/3.0.3/3.0.3a URL icon path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in KDE 3.0.1/3.0.2/3.0.3/3.0.3a. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component URL Handler. This manipulation of the argument icon causes path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-1224. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in KDE 3.0.1/3.0.2/3.0.3/3.0.3a and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component URL Handler. The manipulation of the argument icon with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in kpf for KDE 3.0.1 through KDE 3.0.3a allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files as the kpf user via a URL with a modified icon parameter.

The bug was discovered 10/11/2002. The weakness was released 10/28/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-1224. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 17 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86435 (KDE KPF File Disclosure Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10347), Exploit-DB (21934), SecurityFocus (BID 5951†), OSVDB (8945†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12057†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-19110. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Path traversal
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Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-1224 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1224
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19111
X-Force: 10347
SecurityFocus: 5951 - KDE KPF Icon Option File Disclosure Vulnerability
OSVDB: 8945 - KDE, Directory Traversal attack via KPF Utility
Vulnerability Center: 12057 - KDE Directory Traversal via kpf, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2014 18:08
Updated: 09/07/2025 03:30
Changes: 07/30/2014 18:08 (59), 06/21/2019 11:02 (3), 12/08/2024 11:32 (27), 09/07/2025 03:30 (3)
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