Technical information leak In evolution-data-server

Description

A flaw was found in evolution-data-server. Inconsistent comparison logic in the addressbook file backend allows a Flatpak application with D-Bus access to craft a malicious URI containing directory traversal sequences. This URI is stored without proper validation during contact creation or modification. Later, during contact deletion, the URI is processed with a less strict check, leading to the deletion of arbitrary files on the host filesystem. This could potentially include critical Flatpak override files.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

FLAT-XV6DS – Vulnerability | Fluid Attacks Database