SB2024092205 - Gentoo update for Exo
Published: September 22, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024092205
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32278)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.