CVE-2022-39245

Mist vulnerable to user providing a Sudo binary for authentication checks

Description

Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Prior to version 0.9.5, a user-provided `sudo` binary via the `PATH` variable can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands on the user's system with root permissions. Versions 0.9.5 and later contain a patch. No known workarounds exist.

Categories

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
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Affected: makedeb mist
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/makedeb/mist/security/advisories/GHSA-pxg4-7c7r-2ww6 third party advisory
https://github.com/makedeb/mist/commit/e257561a32cffe3c541b265097959adaea3d6b67 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/makedeb/mist/releases/tag/v0.9.5 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39245?
CVE-2022-39245 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-39245?
To fix CVE-2022-39245, 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-2022-39245 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-39245 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-2022-39245?
CVE-2022-39245 affects makedeb mist.
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