CVE-2023-44451

Linux Mint Xreader EPUB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
Linux Mint Xreader EPUB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mint Xreader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of EPUB files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-21897.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Linuxmint
Linuxmint xreader
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:linuxmint:xreader:3.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linuxmint
Linuxmint xreader
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 8:07 PM
Reserved
Sep 28, 2023, 6:02 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
May 3, 2024, 3:16 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:27 AM