CVE-2016-1573

Using a specially crafted fallback art property, scopes can execute arbitrary QML code in context of unity8-dash

Description

Versions of Unity8 before 8.11+16.04.20160122-0ubuntu1 file plugins/Dash/CardCreator.js will execute any code found in place of a fallback image supplied by a scope.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: Ubuntu Unity8
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~unity-team/unity8/stable/revision/2138 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1573?
CVE-2016-1573 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-1573?
To fix CVE-2016-1573, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-1573 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-1573 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-1573?
CVE-2016-1573 affects Ubuntu Unity8.
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