CVE-2022-39245
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CVE-2022-39245 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Prior to version 0.9.5, a user-provided `sudo` binary via the `PATH` variable can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands on the user's system with root permissions. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Prior to version 0.9.5, a user-provided `sudo` binary via the `PATH` variable can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands on the user's system with root permissions. Versions 0.9.5 and later contain a patch. No known workarounds exist.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Makedeb | Mist | < 0.9.5 |
References
- https://github.com/makedeb/mist/commit/e257561a32cffe3c541b265097959adaea3d6b67Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/makedeb/mist/releases/tag/v0.9.5Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/makedeb/mist/security/advisories/GHSA-pxg4-7c7r-2ww6Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/makedeb/mist/commit/e257561a32cffe3c541b265097959adaea3d6b67Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/makedeb/mist/releases/tag/v0.9.5Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/makedeb/mist/security/advisories/GHSA-pxg4-7c7r-2ww6Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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