CVE-2011-1094: kio/kio/tcpslavebase.cpp in KDE KSSL in kdelibs before 4.6.1 does not properly verify that the server hostn...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This KDE library flaw could let a network attacker impersonate SSL-protected services because certificate names were not checked correctly. The risk is mainly to older KDE-based systems using kdelibs before 4.6.1, especially on untrusted networks. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux desktops or applications using KDE kdelibs before 4.6.1. The source bundle’s structured affected-product data is incomplete, so package inventory should drive scoping. Treat as a legacy client trust issue. It is not flagged as actively exploited in the provided sources, but affected systems can lose SSL identity assurance and should be updated or retired. Mitigation focus: Upgrade KDE kdelibs to 4.6.1 or a vendor-fixed package.; Review Ubuntu and Mandriva advisories for distro-specific package status.; Prioritize systems using KDE clients on untrusted networks..

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Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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