CVE-2023-28101

Public on 2023-03-16
Modified on 2023-09-26
Description
Flatpak is a system for building, distributing, and running sandboxed desktop applications on Linux. In versions prior to 1.10.8, 1.12.8, 1.14.4, and 1.15.4, if an attacker publishes a Flatpak app with elevated permissions, they can hide those permissions from users of the `flatpak(1)` command-line interface by setting other permissions to crafted values that contain non-printable control characters such as `ESC`. A fix is available in versions 1.10.8, 1.12.8, 1.14.4, and 1.15.4. As a workaround, use a GUI like GNOME Software rather than the command-line interface, or only install apps whose maintainers you trust.
Severity
Medium severity
Medium
CVSS v3 Base Score
6.2
See breakdown

Affected Packages

Platform Package Release Date Advisory Status
Amazon Linux 2 - Core flatpak Not Affected
Amazon Linux 2023 flatpak Not Affected

CVSS Scores

Score Type Score Vector
Amazon Linux CVSSv3 6.2 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
NVD CVSSv3 5.0 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N