Slackware Linux update for xfce4-settings



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-45062
CWE-ID CWE-88
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Slackware Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

xfce4-settings
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command

EUVDB-ID: #VU69197

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45062

CWE-ID: CWE-88 - Argument Injection or Modification

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package xfce4-settings.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 15.0

xfce4-settings: before 4.16.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2022&m=slackware-security.348569


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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