CVE-2023-43091
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2023-43091 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in GNOME Maps, which is vulnerable to a code injection attack via its service.json configuration file. If the configuration file is malicious, it may execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in GNOME Maps, which is vulnerable to a code injection attack via its service.json configuration file. If the configuration file is malicious, it may execute arbitrary code.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gnome-Maps | >= 43.0, < 43.7 |
| Gnome | Gnome-Maps | >= 44.0, < 44.4 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2239091Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-maps/-/issues/588Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-43091?
A flaw was found in GNOME Maps, which is vulnerable to a code injection attack via its service.json configuration file. If the configuration file is malicious, it may execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2023-43091?
CVE-2023-43091 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43091?
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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