CVE-2023-49343
First published: Thu Dec 14 2023(Updated: )
Temporary data passed between application components by Budgie Extras Dropby applet could potentially be viewed or manipulated. The data is stored in a location that is accessible to any user who has local access to the system. Attackers may pre-create and control this file to present false information to users or deny access to the application and panel.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/budgie-extras | <1.4.0-1ubuntu3.1 | 1.4.0-1ubuntu3.1 |
| ubuntu/budgie-extras | <1.6.0-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.6.0-1ubuntu0.1 |
| ubuntu/budgie-extras | <1.7.0-3.0ubuntu1 | 1.7.0-3.0ubuntu1 |
| debian/budgie-extras | <=1.1.0-1<=1.5.0-2 | 1.8.0-1 |
| Budgie Extras | >=1.4.0<1.7.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-49343
- https://github.com/UbuntuBudgie/budgie-extras/security/advisories/GHSA-27g2-7x65-3cc5
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6556-1
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-49343
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2044373
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/14/1
- https://github.com/UbuntuBudgie/budgie-extras/commit/e75c94af249191bdbd33eebf7a62d4234a0d8be5
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-49343
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-49343
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49343
- https://github.com/UbuntuBudgie/budgie-extras/commit/fa3525c06b213ab83423d2256972de066e30a78d
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-49343
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-49343?
CVE-2023-49343 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability due to potential data exposure risk.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49343?
To mitigate CVE-2023-49343, update to budgie-extras version 1.4.0-1ubuntu3.1, 1.6.0-1ubuntu0.1, or later versions as specified.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-49343?
Users of the Budgie Extras applet on Ubuntu and Debian systems are affected by CVE-2023-49343.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-49343?
CVE-2023-49343 is a data exposure vulnerability that allows temporary data to be viewed or manipulated.
Can CVE-2023-49343 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2023-49343 requires local access to the system for exploitation.
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