Linux Mint · Mintupload · CVE-2024-36053
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
mintupload versions through 4.2.0
**Description**
The issue is related to service-name mishandling, which leads to command injection via shell metacharacters in functions such as `check connection`, `drop data received cb`, and `Service.remove`. A user can modify a service name in a ~/.linuxmint/mintUpload/services/service file to exploit this. The issue enables local attacks and can lead to system compromise.
**Recommendations**
For versions through 4.2.0, patch immediately to prevent system compromise. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `check connection`, `drop data received cb`, and `Service.remove` functions until a patch is available. Additionally, avoid modifying service names in ~/.linuxmint/mintUpload/services/service files to minimize the risk of exploitation.