Vulnerability Description
In the mintupload package through 4.2.0 for Linux Mint, service-name mishandling leads to command injection via shell metacharacters in check_connection, drop_data_received_cb, and Service.remove. A user can modify a service name in a ~/.linuxmint/mintUpload/services/service file.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packages.linuxmint.com/pool/main/m/mintupload/
- https://github.com/linuxmint/mintupload/issues/42
- https://github.com/linuxmint/mintupload/issues/43
- http://packages.linuxmint.com/pool/main/m/mintupload/
- https://github.com/linuxmint/mintupload/issues/42
- https://github.com/linuxmint/mintupload/issues/43
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-36053?
CVE-2024-36053 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). In the mintupload package through 4.2.0 for Linux Mint, service-name mishandling leads to command injection via shell metacharacters in check_connection, drop_data_received_cb, and Service.remove. A u...
How severe is CVE-2024-36053?
CVE-2024-36053 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-36053?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.