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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202406-02

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                                       https://security.gentoo.org/  

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Severity: High
Title: Flatpak: Sandbox Escape
Date: June 22, 2024
Bugs: #930202
ID: 202406-02

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Synopsis

A vulnerability has been discovered in Flatpak, which can lead to a
sandbox escape.

Background

Flatpak is a Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected

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sys-apps/flatpak < 1.14.6 >= 1.14.6

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in Flatpak. Please review the CVE
identifier referenced below for details.

Impact

A malicious or compromised Flatpak app could execute arbitrary code
outside its sandbox in conjunction with xdg-desktop-portal.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Flatpak users should upgrade to the latest version:

emerge --sync

emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose “>=sys-apps/flatpak-1.14.6”

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2024-32462
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32462

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202406-02

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users’ machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License

Copyright 2024 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5