SB2022111009 - Slackware Linux update for xfce4-settings



SB2022111009 - Slackware Linux update for xfce4-settings

Published: November 10, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022111009
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45062)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of arguments in xfce4-mime-helper. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.