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1DescriptionNVD
Qt through 5.15.8 and 6.x through 6.2.3 can load system library files from an unintended working directory.
AnalysisAI
Qt through 5.15.8 and 6.x through 6.2.3 can load system library files from an unintended working directory. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Qt through 5.15.8 and 6.x through 6.2.3 can load system library files from an unintended working directory. Affected products include: Qt. Version information: through 5.15.8.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.
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