# CVE-2022-45299: rust-webbrowser: An issue in the IpFile argument of rust-lang webbrowser-rs v0.8.2 allows attackers to access arbitrary files via supp...

CVE-2022-45299 is fixed in rust-webbrowser on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45299, released January 13, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-45299
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.8 (critical)
- EPSS: 0.0136
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 13, 2023

## Description

An issue in the IpFile argument of rust-lang webbrowser-rs v0.8.2 allows attackers to access arbitrary files via supplying a crafted URL.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rust-webbrowser Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 0.8.7-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45299](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-45299.md) | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Linux | rust-webbrowser Debian 14 | 0.8.7-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45299](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-45299.md) | Jan 13, 2023 |

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