SB2024012483 - Multiple vulnerabilities in MATE desktop Atril

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SB2024012483 - Multiple vulnerabilities in MATE desktop Atril

Published: January 24, 2024 Updated: March 12, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024012483
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51698)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling CBT documents. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted document and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


2) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52076)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted document and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References