CVE-2022-43752: Oracle Solaris version 10 1/13, when using the Common Desktop Environment (CDE), is vulnerable to a privilege

Routine

HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2022-43752 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting common desktop environment. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Oracle Solaris version 10 1/13, when using the Common Desktop Environment (CDE), is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability. A low privileged user can escalate to root by crafting a malicious printer and double clicking on the the crafted printer's icon.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2022-10-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: common desktop environment project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-31 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

common desktop environment project common desktop environment MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy -common-desktop-environment || rpm -q -common-desktop-environment || -common-desktop-environment --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-43752?

common desktop environment: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-43752 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43752 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-43752 affect?

CVE-2022-43752 affects common desktop environment. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Oracle Solaris version 10 1/13, when using the Common Desktop Environment (CDE), is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability. A low privileged user can escalate to root by crafting a malicious printer and double clicking on the th

How urgent is CVE-2022-43752?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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