CVE-2007-1799: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-1799: Directory traversal vulnerability in torrent.cpp in KTorrent before 2.1.3 only checks for the ".." string,...

Directory traversal vulnerability in torrent.cpp in KTorrent before 2.1.3 only checks for the ".." string, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via modified ".." sequences in a torrent filename, as demonstrated by "../" sequences, due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-1384.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 13:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2007-1799 affects older KTorrent clients before 2.1.3. A malicious torrent filename could escape the intended download folder and overwrite files elsewhere on the user’s system. The business risk is highest where legacy Linux desktop or workstation images still include vulnerable KTorrent packages. Exposure is limited to systems running KTorrent before 2.1.3 or vulnerable distribution packages from that era. Modern systems are unlikely affected unless legacy images, archives, or unmanaged Linux desktops still carry old KTorrent builds. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an emergency internet-wide issue. Prioritize if the organization maintains old Linux desktops, lab systems, kiosk images, or unmanaged developer workstations that may open torrent files. Mitigation focus: Upgrade KTorrent to 2.1.3 or a fixed distribution package.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, SUSE, Mandriva, or Ubuntu vendor updates.; Remove KTorrent from systems where torrent handling is not required..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 06:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 2, 2007, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=170303CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
ktorrent-torrentcpp-directory-traversal(33566)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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