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CVE-2023-26314 affects Debian’s Mono package. A Windows executable MIME type could be opened by an unsandboxed Mono interpreter, allowing arbitrary code execution if a user is tricked into opening a file. This is high impact, but user interaction is required and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Exposure is most relevant to Debian systems with the mono package installed below 6.8.0.105+dfsg-3.3, especially desktops or user-facing environments where files can be opened through MIME handlers. Treat as a high-priority patching item for Debian endpoints or servers where users process files. Risk is lower for headless systems without Mono or file-opening workflows, but compromise impact can be severe if triggered. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Debian mono to a fixed vendor-provided version.; Apply Debian LTS advisory DLA 3343-1 where applicable.; Check Debian bug 972146 and current Debian security guidance..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/05/1CVE reference, mitre
- https://bugs.debian.org/972146CVE reference, mitre
- [debian-lts-announce] 20230225 [SECURITY] [DLA 3343-1] mono security updateCVE reference, mitre · mailing-list
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