High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Feb 26, 2022· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2022-24986
CVE-2022-24986
Description
KDE KCron through 21.12.2 uses a temporary file in /tmp when saving, but reuses the filename during an editing session. Thus, someone watching it be created the first time could potentially intercept the file the following time, enabling that person to run unauthorized commands.
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Affected products
3- KDE/KCrondescription
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/25/3nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- apps.kde.org/kcron/nvdProduct
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