Vulnerability Description
The mono package before 6.8.0.105+dfsg-3.3 for Debian allows arbitrary code execution because the application/x-ms-dos-executable MIME type is associated with an un-sandboxed Mono CLR interpreter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mono-Project | Mono | 5.18.0.240\+dfsg-3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/972146Mailing ListMitigation
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00037.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/05/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/19/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/19/41
- https://bugs.debian.org/972146Mailing ListMitigation
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00037.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/05/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-26314?
CVE-2023-26314 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The mono package before 6.8.0.105+dfsg-3.3 for Debian allows arbitrary code execution because the application/x-ms-dos-executable MIME type is associated with an un-sandboxed Mono CLR interpreter.
How severe is CVE-2023-26314?
CVE-2023-26314 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-2023-26314?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mono-Project Mono, Debian Debian Linux.