KTorrent: Multiple vulnerabilitites

1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Advisory Reference	GLSA 200902-05 / ktorrent
Release Date	February 23, 2009
Latest Revision	February 23, 2009: 01
Impact	high
Exploitable	remote

Package	Vulnerable versions	Unaffected versions	Architecture(s)
net-p2p/ktorrent	< 2.2.8	>= 2.2.8	All supported architectures

Related bugreports: #244741

Synopsis

Two vulnerabilities in the web interface plugin in KTorrent allow for remote execution of code and arbitrary torrent uploads.

2. Impact Information

Background

KTorrent is a BitTorrent program for KDE.

Description

The web interface plugin does not restrict access to the torrent upload functionality (CVE-2008-5905) and does not sanitize request parameters properly (CVE-2008-5906) .

Impact

A remote attacker could send specially crafted parameters to the web interface that would allow for arbitrary torrent uploads and remote code execution with the privileges of the KTorrent process.

3. Resolution Information

Workaround

Disabling the web interface plugin will prevent exploitation of both issues. Click "Plugins" in the configuration menu and uncheck the checkbox left of "WebInterface", then apply the changes.

Resolution

All KTorrent users should upgrade to the latest version:

Code Listing 3.1: Resolution

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-p2p/ktorrent-2.2.8"

4. References

Page updated February 23, 2009

Summary: This is a Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Security Team
Contact Address

Donate to support our development efforts.