CVE-2004-1171: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-1171: KDE 3.2.x and 3.3.0 through 3.3.2, when saving credentials that are (1) manually entered by the user or (2)...

KDE 3.2.x and 3.3.0 through 3.3.2, when saving credentials that are (1) manually entered by the user or (2) created by the SMB protocol handler, stores those credentials for plaintext in the user's .desktop file, which may be created with world-readable permissions, which could allow local users to obtain usernames and passwords for remote resources such as SMB shares.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

KDE could save usernames and passwords in plain text inside a user's .desktop file. If that file was created with world-readable permissions, another local user on the same system could read credentials for remote resources such as SMB shares. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux or Unix desktops still running affected KDE versions, especially multi-user systems where local accounts can read other users' .desktop files. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup issue unless affected desktops are still in use. Prioritize shared workstations, lab systems, jump hosts, or environments where SMB credentials could grant broader access. Mitigation focus: Upgrade away from affected KDE releases using KDE or distribution security guidance.; Review vendor advisories from KDE, Mandrake, Gentoo, or the relevant distribution.; Remove saved plaintext credentials from affected .desktop files..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 02:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 10, 2004, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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