# CVE-2022-29806: zoneminder: ZoneMinder before 1.36.13 allows remote code execution via an invalid language

CVE-2022-29806 is fixed in zoneminder on 1 platform, first by zoneminder 1.32.3-2ubuntu2+esm1, released April 25, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-29806
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 9.8 (High)
- EPSS: 0.6713
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 25, 2022

## Description

ZoneMinder before 1.36.13 allows remote code execution via an invalid language. Ability to create a debug log file at an arbitrary pathname contributes to exploitability.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | zoneminder Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.36.13+dfsg1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29806](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29806.md) | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Linux | zoneminder Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.36.13+dfsg1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29806](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29806.md) | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Linux | zoneminder Debian 14 | 1.36.13+dfsg1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29806](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29806.md) | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Linux | zoneminder Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.32.3-2ubuntu2+esm1 | [zoneminder 1.32.3-2ubuntu2+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-zoneminder-1.32.3-2ubuntu2-esm1.md) | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Linux | zoneminder Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.36.12+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [zoneminder 1.36.12+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-zoneminder-1.36.12-dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Apr 25, 2022 |

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