CVE-2022-32278
First published: Mon Jun 13 2022(Updated: )
XFCE 4.16 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code because xdg-open can execute a .desktop file on an attacker-controlled FTP server.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/exo | <=4.16.3-1<=4.16.0-1<=0.12.4-1 | 4.16.4-1 4.16.0-1+deb11u1 0.12.4-1+deb10u1 4.18.0-1 |
| debian/exo | 0.12.4-1+deb10u1 4.16.0-1+deb11u1 4.18.0-1 | |
| XFCE exo | <4.16.4 | |
| XFCE exo | >=4.17.0<4.17.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =11.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-32278
- https://gitlab.xfce.org/xfce/exo/-/commit/c71c04ff5882b2866a0d8506fb460d4ef796de9f
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-32278
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1013129
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00018.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5164
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this XFCE vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-32278.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-32278?
The severity rating of CVE-2022-32278 is high.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2022-32278?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2022-32278 by executing arbitrary code using xdg-open to open a .desktop file on an attacker-controlled FTP server.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-32278?
The affected software versions of CVE-2022-32278 are XFCE 4.16.4-1, 4.16.0-1+deb11u1, 0.12.4-1+deb10u1, and 4.18.0-1.
How can I fix CVE-2022-32278?
To fix CVE-2022-32278, update XFCE to version 4.16.4-1, 4.16.0-1+deb11u1, 0.12.4-1+deb10u1, or 4.18.0-1.
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