CVE-2023-44451 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Linux Mint Xreader EPUB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mint Xreader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of EPUB files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-21897.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxmint	Xreader	3.8.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://github.com/linuxmint/xreader/commit/141f1313745b9cc73670df51ac145165efcbPatch
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1835/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/linuxmint/xreader/commit/141f1313745b9cc73670df51ac145165efcbPatch
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1835/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-44451?

CVE-2023-44451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Linux Mint Xreader EPUB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mi...

How severe is CVE-2023-44451?

CVE-2023-44451 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-44451?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxmint Xreader.