Ubuntu update for exo

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU64516

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32278

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to xdg-open can execute a ".desktop" file on an attacker-controlled FTP server. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a malicious desktop file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package exo to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

libexo-1-0 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

libexo-2-0 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

libexo-common (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6008-1

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.