libinput code execution | CVE-2022-1215
NAME
libinput code execution
- Platforms Affected:
libinput libinput 1.10 - Risk Level:
8.2 - Exploitability:
Unproven - Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
libinput could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a format string vulnerability in evdev device handling. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed
- Access Vector: Local
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Refer to libinput GitLab for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q2/47 - Reference Link:
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/issues/752
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