Debian update for e17



Published: 2022-09-23 | Updated: 2022-10-04
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-37706
CWE-ID CWE-77
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU67606

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37706

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the window manager. A local unprivileged user can inject and execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.

Mitigation

Update e17 package to version 0.24.2-8+deb11u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

e17 (Debian package): before 0.24.2-8+deb11u1

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5233

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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