Improper input validation in Flatpak

CVE-2023-28100

Flatpak is a system for building, distributing, and running sandboxed desktop applications on Linux. Versions prior to 1.10.8, 1.12.8, 1.14.4, and 1.15.4 contain a vulnerability similar to CVE-2017-5226, but using the `TIOCLINUX` ioctl com…

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.009 (54.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 10.0 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Flatpak — versions < 1.10.8, >= 1.12.0, < 1.12.8, >= 1.14.0, < 1.14.4

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28100?
CVE-2023-28100 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Flatpak, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 10.0/10. Published 2023-03-16.
How severe is CVE-2023-28100?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 10.0 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-28100 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.