CVE-2002-1224 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in kpf for KDE versions 3.0.1 through 3.0.3a. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected system, operating with the privileges of the kpf user, by manipulating the 'icon' parameter in a URL. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity due to its low attack complexity and potential for partial confidentiality impact. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-21934) confirms the availability of exploit code, despite minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.3aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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