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CVE-2023-44451— Linux Mint Xreader EPUB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Affected
Linux Mint Xreader
Exploitation
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Xreader是Linux Mint开源的一种文档查看器。 Xreader存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于EPUB文件的分析中存在远程代码执行漏洞。

AI Predicted 7.8 Difficulty: Easy EPSS 1.77% · P77
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-44451

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Linux Mint Xreader EPUB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
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Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对路径名的限制不恰当(路径遍历)
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Xreader 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Xreader是Linux Mint开源的一种文档查看器。 Xreader存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于EPUB文件的分析中存在远程代码执行漏洞。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
Linux Mint Xreader 3.8.2 -

II. Public POCs for CVE-2023-44451

# POC Description Source Link Shenlong Link
1 CVE-2023-44451, CVE-2023-52076: RCE Vulnerability affected popular Linux Distros including Mint, Kali, Parrot, Manjaro etc. EPUB File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution https://github.com/febinrev/slippy-book-exploit POC Details
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III. Intelligence Information for CVE-2023-44451

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Patches & Fixes for CVE-2023-44451 (1)

Vendor Advisories for CVE-2023-44451 (1)

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: Xreader
Same vendor: Linux Mint
Same weakness: CWE-22

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