Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-17511
KildClient 3.1.0 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL, related to prefs.c and worldgui.c.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-17511
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.16%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 52 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-17511
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
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NIST |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-17511
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The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-17511
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00013.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1210-1] kildclient security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17511
CVE-2017-17511Issue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2017-17511
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kildclient:kildclient:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*