CVE-2010-1511: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-1511: KGet 2.4.2 in KDE SC 4.0.0 through 4.4.3 does not properly request download confirmation from the user, whi...

KGet 2.4.2 in KDE SC 4.0.0 through 4.4.3 does not properly request download confirmation from the user, which makes it easier for remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted metalink file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 01:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This older KDE KGet flaw can let a remote attacker trick the download manager into overwriting files without proper user confirmation. The known impact is file overwrite in the user's context, not confirmed system compromise. Exposure is mainly legacy Linux desktops still running KDE SC 4.0.0 through 4.4.3 or KGet 2.4.2. Likely limited to unsupported or long-lived Linux desktop environments with vulnerable KDE/KGet packages installed. Modern KDE deployments are unlikely to be exposed, but vulnerability managers should verify package versions on legacy endpoints and archived images. Treat this as a moderate legacy desktop risk. Prioritize if the organization still runs old KDE Linux workstations or handles untrusted download metadata. Otherwise, track as a hygiene item during legacy endpoint cleanup. Mitigation focus: Apply KDE or Linux distribution security updates covering KGet/KDE SC packages.; Remove or disable KGet on legacy systems where updates are unavailable.; Avoid opening untrusted metalink files until affected systems are remediated..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 17, 2010, 20:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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kde-metalink-file-overwrite(58629)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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