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CVE-2022-41322

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%

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CVE-2022-41322 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Kitty before 0.26.2, insufficient validation in the desktop notification escape sequence can lead to arbitrary code execution. The user must display attacker-controlled content in the terminal, then click on a notification popup.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Kitty before 0.26.2, insufficient validation in the desktop notification escape sequence can lead to arbitrary code execution. The user must display attacker-controlled content in the terminal, then click on a notification popup.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.48%

37.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Kitty ProjectKitty< 0.26.2
FedoraprojectFedora36
FedoraprojectFedora37

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41322?
In Kitty before 0.26.2, insufficient validation in the desktop notification escape sequence can lead to arbitrary code execution. The user must display attacker-controlled content in the terminal, then click on a notification popup.
How severe is CVE-2022-41322?
CVE-2022-41322 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41322?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST