CVE-2024-36041

CVE-2024-36041 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Plasma-workspace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-613.

Key facts

Description

KSmserver in KDE Plasma Workspace (aka plasma-workspace) before 5.27.11.1 and 6.x before 6.0.5.1 allows connections via ICE based purely on the host, i.e., all local connections are accepted. This allows another user on the same machine to gain access to the session manager, e.g., use the session-restore feature to execute arbitrary code as the victim (on the next boot) via earlier use of the /tmp directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36041?
KSmserver in KDE Plasma Workspace (aka plasma-workspace) before 5.27.11.1 and 6.x before 6.0.5.1 allows connections via ICE based purely on the host, i.e., all local connections are accepted. This allows another user on the same machine to gain access to the session manager, e.g., use the session-restore feature to execute arbitrary code as the victim (on the next boot) via earlier use of the /tmp directory.
How severe is CVE-2024-36041?
CVE-2024-36041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-36041 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36041?
CVE-2024-36041 affects Kde Plasma-workspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36041?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-36041 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-36041 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35851.
When was CVE-2024-36041 published?
CVE-2024-36041 was published on 2024-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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