Security readout for executives and security teams
A malicious contact card file could crash or take control of vulnerable KDE Personal Information Management software. The risk is mainly to legacy Linux desktops still running KDE 3.1.0 through 3.1.4 and opening VCF/vCard files. Exposure is most plausible on unsupported or archived systems using KDE kdepim from KDE 3.1.0 through 3.1.4, especially where users import or preview VCF contact files. Low for modern environments, but high priority if legacy KDE desktops remain in use. Arbitrary code execution from contact files can compromise user workstations. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy KDE/kdepim installations and identify versions 3.1.0 through 3.1.4.; Apply updates from KDE or the listed Linux distribution advisories.; Retire or isolate unsupported desktops that cannot receive vendor fixes..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:865CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:858CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- kde-kdepim-bo(14833)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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