CVE-2023-44451
moderate-risk
Published 2024-05-03
Linux Mint Xreader EPUB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mint Xreader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of EPUB files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-21897.
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48.2% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 52% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
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CVSS 7.8/10
High
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (4)
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1835/
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1835/
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
18/34 · Moderate
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal