#VU66773 Input validation error in Flatpak
Published: August 26, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU66773
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Flatpak
Flatpak
Software vendor:
Flatpak
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.