Vulnerability identifier: #VU66773

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Flatpak
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Flatpak

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local user can cause the flatpak-system-helper service to delete arbitrary files.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Flatpak: 0.10.0 - 0.10.1

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External links
http://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/security/advisories/GHSA-45jq-5658-v38x

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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