CVE-2023-50254

Public Exploit
Deepin Reader RCE vulnerability due to a design flaw

Description

Deepin Linux's default document reader `deepin-reader` software suffers from a serious vulnerability in versions prior to 6.0.7 due to a design flaw that leads to remote command execution via crafted docx document. This is a file overwrite vulnerability. Remote code execution (RCE) can be achieved by overwriting files like .bash_rc, .bash_login, etc. RCE will be triggered when the user opens the terminal. Version 6.0.7 contains a patch for the issue.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 8.85% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: linuxdeepin developer-center
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/linuxdeepin/developer-center/security/advisories/GHSA-q9jr-726g-9495 exploit vendor advisory
https://github.com/linuxdeepin/deepin-reader/commit/4db7a079fb7bd77257b1b9208a7ab26aade8fe04 patch
https://github.com/linuxdeepin/deepin-reader/commit/c192fd20a2fe4003e0581c3164489a89e06420c6 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50254?
CVE-2023-50254 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50254?
To fix CVE-2023-50254, 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-2023-50254 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-50254 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-50254?
CVE-2023-50254 affects linuxdeepin developer-center.
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