CVE-2022-45062
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.41%
Last modified
CVE-2022-45062 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfce | Xfce4-Settings | < 4.16.4 |
| Xfce | Xfce4-Settings | 4.17.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
References
- https://gitlab.xfce.org/xfce/xfce4-settings/-/tagsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5296Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.xfce.org/xfce/xfce4-settings/-/tagsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5296Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-45062?
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-45062?
CVE-2022-45062 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45062?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-45062?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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