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HIGH

CVE-2019-14744

CWE-78Published: August 7, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-14744 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)

ubuntu linux

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

Fedora1 product(s)

fedora

kde1 product(s)

kconfig

openSUSE1 product(s)

backports sle

Red Hat3 product(s)

enterprise linux desktopenterprise linux serverenterprise linux workstation

Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00013.html

PATCHhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00016.html

PATCHhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153981/Slackware-Security-Advisory-kdelibs-Updates.html

PATCHhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00013.html

PATCHhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00016.html

PATCHhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153981/Slackware-Security-Advisory-kdelibs-Updates.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00034.html

ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2606

ADVISORYhttps://gist.githubusercontent.com/zeropwn/630832df151029cb8f22d5b6b9efaefb/raw/64aa3d30279acb207f787ce9c135eefd5e52643b/kde-kdesktopfile-command-injection.txt

ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/08/msg00023.html

ADVISORYhttps://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/12

ADVISORYhttps://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/9

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-07

ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4100-1/

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4494

ADVISORYhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/unpatched-kde-vulnerability-disclosed-on-twitter/

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00034.html

ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2606

ADVISORYhttps://gist.githubusercontent.com/zeropwn/630832df151029cb8f22d5b6b9efaefb/raw/64aa3d30279acb207f787ce9c135eefd5e52643b/kde-kdesktopfile-command-injection.txt

ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/08/msg00023.html

ADVISORYhttps://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/12

ADVISORYhttps://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/9

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-07

ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4100-1/

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4494

ADVISORYhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/unpatched-kde-vulnerability-disclosed-on-twitter/

All References (36)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00013.htmlMailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00016.htmlMailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00034.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153981/Slackware-Security-Advisory-kdelibs-Updates.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2606Third Party Advisory

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https://gist.githubusercontent.com/zeropwn/630832df151029cb8f22d5b6b9efaefb/raw/64aa3d30279acb207f787ce9c135eefd5e52643b/kde-kdesktopfile-command-injection.txtExploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/08/msg00023.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5IRIKH7ZWXELIQT6WSLV7EG3VTFWKZPD/

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FNHO6FZRYBQ2R3UCFDGS66F6DNNTKCMM/

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UYKLUSSEK3YJOVQDL6K2LKGS3354UH6L/

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WTFBQRJAU7ITD3TOMPZAUQMYYCAZ6DTX/

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YIDXQ6CUB5E7Y3MJWCUY4VR42QAE6SCJ/

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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/12Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/9Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-07Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-14744

CVSS Score7.8 / 10

SeverityHIGH

WeaknessCWE-78

CISA KEVNo

Affected6 vendor(s)

PublishedAug 7, 2019

Related CVEs (CWE-78)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2019-14744 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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