# CVE-2022-32278: exo-utils: XFCE 4.16 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code because xdg-open can execute a .desktop file on an attacker-cont...

CVE-2022-32278 is fixed in 6 products on 1 platform, first by exo-utils 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1, released June 13, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-32278
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.8 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0177
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 13, 2022

## Description

XFCE 4.16 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code because xdg-open can execute a .desktop file on an attacker-controlled FTP server.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | exo Debian 11.6 (bullseye) | 4.16.0-1+deb11u1 | [DSA-5164-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/dsa-5164-1.md) | Jun 19, 2022 |
| Linux | exo Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 4.16.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-32278](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-32278.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | exo Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 4.16.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-32278](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-32278.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | exo Debian 14 | 4.16.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-32278](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-32278.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | exo-utils Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1 | [exo-utils 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-exo-utils-0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | exo-utils Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1+esm1 | [exo-utils 0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-exo-utils-0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | exo-utils Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 4.16.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [exo-utils 4.16.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-exo-utils-4.16.3-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | libexo-1-0 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1 | [libexo-1-0 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libexo-1-0-0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | libexo-1-0 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1+esm1 | [libexo-1-0 0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libexo-1-0-0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | libexo-2-0 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1 | [libexo-2-0 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libexo-2-0-0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | libexo-2-0 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1+esm1 | [libexo-2-0 0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libexo-2-0-0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | libexo-2-0 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 4.16.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libexo-2-0 4.16.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libexo-2-0-4.16.3-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | libexo-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1 | [libexo-common 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libexo-common-0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | libexo-common Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1+esm1 | [libexo-common 0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libexo-common-0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | libexo-common Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 4.16.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libexo-common 4.16.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libexo-common-4.16.3-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | libexo-helpers Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1 | [libexo-helpers 0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libexo-helpers-0.12.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Linux | libexo-helpers Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1+esm1 | [libexo-helpers 0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libexo-helpers-0.12.11-1ubuntu1.20.04.1-esm1.md) | Jun 13, 2022 |

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