Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-0855
The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a file path.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2015-0855
- cpe:2.3:a:pitivi:pitivi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-0855
0.47%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 72 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-0855
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
|
NIST | |
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-0855
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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-2015-0855
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pitivi/+bug/1495272
Bug #1495272 “Insecure use of os.system()” : Bugs : pitivi package : UbuntuIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/8
oss-security - pitivi: CVE-2015-0855: Insecure use of os.system()Mailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97283
Pitivi CVE-2015-0855 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
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https://git.gnome.org/browse/pitivi/commit/?id=45a4c84edb3b4343f199bba1c65502e3f49f5bb2
Use subprocess.call() instead of os.system() when opening an image (45a4c84e) · Commits · GNOME / pitivi · GitLabIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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