Description
Insecure use of temporary files in xbindkeys-config 0.1.3-2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 12 | xbindkeys-config | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | xbindkeys-config | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | xbindkeys-config | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | xbindkeys-config | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | xbindkeys-config | No fix yet | — |
References
- 71868 vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20150105 Re: cve request: insecure temporary file usage - xbindkeys-config mailing-list
- xbindkeys-cve20149513-command-exec(99649) vdb-entry