CVE-2023-44452
Linux Mint Xreader CBT File Parsing Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
Linux Mint Xreader CBT File Parsing Argument Injection 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 CBT files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22132.
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Published Date :
May 3, 2024, 3:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2025, 4:03 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-44452 has a 1 public
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CVE-2023-44452, CVE-2023-51698: CBT File Parsing Argument Injection that affected Popular Linux Distros
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:linuxmint:xreader:3.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type CVE: https://github.com/linuxmint/xreader/commit/cd678889ecfe4e84a5cbcf3a0489e15a5e2e3736 Types: Patch Added Reference Type Zero Day Initiative: https://github.com/linuxmint/xreader/commit/cd678889ecfe4e84a5cbcf3a0489e15a5e2e3736 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1836/ Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Zero Day Initiative: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1836/ Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/linuxmint/xreader/commit/cd678889ecfe4e84a5cbcf3a0489e15a5e2e3736 Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1836/ -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
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CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 03, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Linux Mint Xreader CBT File Parsing Argument Injection 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 CBT files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22132. Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1836/ [No types assigned] Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://github.com/linuxmint/xreader/commit/cd678889ecfe4e84a5cbcf3a0489e15a5e2e3736 [No types assigned] Added CWE Zero Day Initiative CWE-88 Added CVSS V3 Zero Day Initiative AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H