#VU84986 Input validation error in Xreader - CVE-2023-44452

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#VU84986 Input validation error in Xreader - CVE-2023-44452

Published: January 4, 2024 / Updated: January 26, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU84986
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44452
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Xreader
Software vendor:
Linux Mint

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted CBT file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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