DEBIAN-CVE-2023-28101
Record from OSV · Published March 16, 2023
Flatpak is a system for building, distributing, and running sandboxed desktop applications on Linux. In versions prior to 1.10.8, 1.12.8, 1.14.4, and 1.15.4, if an attacker publishes a Flatpak app with elevated permissions, they can hide those permissions from users of the `flatpak(1)` command-line interface by setting other permissions to crafted values that contain non-printable control characters such as `ESC`. A fix is available in versions 1.10.8, 1.12.8, 1.14.4, and 1.15.4. As a workaround, use a GUI like GNOME Software rather than the command-line interface, or only install apps whose maintainers you trust.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| flatpak | Debian:14 | 1.14.4-1 |
| flatpak | Debian:13 | 1.14.4-1 |
| flatpak | Debian:12 | 1.14.4-1 |
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:14 | flatpak | 0 |
| Debian:13 | flatpak | 0 |
| Debian:12 | flatpak | 0 |
Timeline
- Mar 16, 2023 CVE Published
- Oct 26, 2026 CVE Updated
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