Vulnerability Description
XFCE 4.16 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code because xdg-open can execute a .desktop file on an attacker-controlled FTP server.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfce | Exo | < 4.16.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.xfce.org/xfce/exo/-/commit/c71c04ff5882b2866a0d8506fb460d4ef796dePatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5164Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.xfce.org/xfce/exo/-/commit/c71c04ff5882b2866a0d8506fb460d4ef796dePatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5164Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-32278?
CVE-2022-32278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). XFCE 4.16 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code because xdg-open can execute a .desktop file on an attacker-controlled FTP server.
How severe is CVE-2022-32278?
CVE-2022-32278 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32278?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfce Exo, Debian Debian Linux.