What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14744?

CVE-2019-14744 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-14744?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-14744. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 4.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-14744?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-14744. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Kconfig CVE-2019-14744

HIGH

OS Command Injection (CWE-78)

2019-08-07 cve@mitre.org

RCE Command Injection Kconfig Debian Linux Fedora Backports Sle Ubuntu Linux Enterprise Linux Desktop Enterprise Linux Server Enterprise Linux Workstation

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 07, 2019 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. This relates to libKF5ConfigCore.so, and the mishandling of .desktop and .directory files, as demonstrated by a shell command on an Icon line in a .desktop file.

AnalysisAI

In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. In KDE Frameworks KConfig before 5.61.0, malicious desktop files and configuration files lead to code execution with minimal user interaction. This relates to libKF5ConfigCore.so, and the mishandling of .desktop and .directory files, as demonstrated by a shell command on an Icon line in a .desktop file. Affected products include: Kde Kconfig, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Opensuse Backports Sle, Canonical Ubuntu Linux. Version information: before 5.61.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.