GNOME Maps Vulnerable to Code Injection Attack via Service Configuration File

CVE-2023-43091

Summary

A security flaw exists within GNOME Maps that allows for code injection via the service.json configuration file. If an attacker successfully manipulates this file, they can execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and system compromise. This vulnerability highlights the importance of securing application configuration files to prevent exploitation by malicious actors.

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