SB2017051531 - Input validation error in wiki.lxde pcmanfm
Published: May 15, 2017 Updated: August 4, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017051531
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8934)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
PCManFM 1.2.5 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (application unavailability).
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.