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
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Mailing List, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com
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.