Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-1877
The open_generic_xdg_mime function in xdg-open in xdg-utils 1.1.0 rc1 in Debian, when using dash, does not properly handle local variables, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file.
Products affected by CVE-2015-1877
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:xdg-utils:1.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-1877
0.98%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 83 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-1877
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-1877
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The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-1877
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72675
xdg-utils 'xdg-open' CVE-2015-1877 Remote Command Injection VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/18/9
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: xdg-utils: xdg-open: command injection vulnerabilityMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3165
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3165-1 xdg-utilsThird Party Advisory
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https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=89129
89129 – another command injection vulnerabilityIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=777722
#777722 - xdg-open: CVE-2015-1877: command injection vulnerability - Debian Bug report logsIssue Tracking;Mailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/18/7
oss-security - CVE Request: xdg-utils: xdg-open: command injection vulnerabilityMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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