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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202409-09

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                                       https://security.gentoo.org/  

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Severity: Normal
Title: Exo: Arbitrary Code Execution
Date: September 22, 2024
Bugs: #851201
ID: 202409-09

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Synopsis

A vulnerability has been discovered in Exo, which can lead to arbitrary
code execution.

Background

Exo is an Xfce library targeted at application development, originally
developed by os-cillation. It contains various custom widgets and APIs
extending the functionality of GLib and GTK. It also has some helper
applications that are used throughout the entire Xfce desktop to manage
preferred applications and edit .desktop files.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected

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xfce-base/exo < 4.17.2 >= 4.17.2

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in Exo. Please review the CVE
identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

Exo executes remote desktop files which may lead to unexpected arbitrary
code execution.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Exo users should upgrade to the latest version:

emerge --sync

emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose “>=xfce-base/exo-4.17.2”

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2022-32278
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32278

Availability

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

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202409-09

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).

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