CVE-2023-51698: Atril's CBT comic book parsing vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
Atril is a simple multi-page document viewer. Atril is vulnerable to a critical Command Injection Vulnerability. This vulnerability gives the attacker immediate access to the target system when the target user opens a crafted document or clicks on a crafted link/URL using a maliciously crafted CBT document which is a TAR archive. A patch is available at commit ce41df6.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-51698?
CVE-2023-51698 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its command injection risk.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51698?
To mitigate CVE-2023-51698, upgrade Atril to version 1.26.4 or higher.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2023-51698?
CVE-2023-51698 affects systems running Atril versions up to 1.26.3.
What impact does CVE-2023-51698 have on my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-51698 allows attackers immediate access to the target system.
How can I prevent exploits related to CVE-2023-51698?
To prevent exploitation of CVE-2023-51698, avoid opening untrusted documents or links using Atril until updated.