CVE-2023-44452 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Linux Mint Xreader CBT File Parsing Argument Injection 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 CBT files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22132.

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-88

References

https://github.com/linuxmint/xreader/commit/cd678889ecfe4e84a5cbcf3a0489e15a5e2ePatch
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1836/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/linuxmint/xreader/commit/cd678889ecfe4e84a5cbcf3a0489e15a5e2ePatch
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1836/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-44452?

CVE-2023-44452 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Linux Mint Xreader CBT File Parsing Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mint...

How severe is CVE-2023-44452?

CVE-2023-44452 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-2023-44452?

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