Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-0068

Interaction error in xdg-open allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a file with a dangerous MIME type but using a safe type that Firefox sends to xdg-open, which causes xdg-open to process the dangerous file type through automatic type detection, as demonstrated by overwriting the .desktop file.
Published 2009-01-07 19:30:00
Updated 2009-02-10 06:59:43
Source Red Hat, Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Execute code

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-0068

EPSS FAQ
2.39%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 88 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2009-0068

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
6.8
 MEDIUM AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.6
6.4
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2009-0068

  • The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2009-0068

Products affected by CVE-2009-0068

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