CVE-2022-45062: Critical severity Xfce xfce4-settings vulnerability

Published Nov 9, 2022
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Updated

In Xfce xfce4-settings before 4.16.4 and 4.17.x before 4.17.1, there is an argument injection vulnerability in xfce4-mime-helper.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/xfce4-settings
4.12.4-14.16.0-1+deb11u14.18.2-14.18.3-1
Xfce xfce4-settings<4.16.4
Xfce xfce4-settings=4.17.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=37

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/xfce4-settings to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.12.4-1Fixed in 4.16.0-1+deb11u1Fixed in 4.18.2-1Fixed in 4.18.3-1

Event History

Nov 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
09:54 AM
SeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-45062?

CVE-2022-45062 is a vulnerability in Xfce xfce4-settings before 4.16.4 and 4.17.x before 4.17.1, which allows for argument injection in xfce4-mime-helper.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-45062?

CVE-2022-45062 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-45062?

The affected software versions include xfce4-settings 4.12.4-1, 4.16.0-1+deb11u1, 4.18.2-1, and 4.18.3-1 on Debian, as well as xfce4-settings up to version 4.16.4 and version 4.17.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-45062?

To fix CVE-2022-45062, it is recommended to update Xfce xfce4-settings to version 4.16.4 or newer, or version 4.17.1 or newer if using the 4.17.x branch.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-45062?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-45062 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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