CVE-2022-32278: High severity xfce exo vulnerability

Published Jun 13, 2022
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Updated

XFCE 4.16 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code because xdg-open can execute a .desktop file on an attacker-controlled FTP server.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/exo<=4.16.3-1, <=4.16.0-1, <=0.12.4-1
4.16.4-14.16.0-1+deb11u10.12.4-1+deb10u14.18.0-1
debian/exo
0.12.4-1+deb10u14.16.0-1+deb11u14.18.0-1
Xfce Exo<4.16.4
Xfce Exo>=4.17.0<4.17.2
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Jun 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this XFCE vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-32278.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-32278?

The severity rating of CVE-2022-32278 is high.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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