CVE-2015-1877

xdg-utils: command injection vulnerability due to local variables collision in xdg-open

Published Jun 2, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 3.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-217-1 xdg-utils security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3165-1 xdg-utils security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-1983 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
debian
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:54 AM
Reserved
Feb 18, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 2, 2021, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:23 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 11, 2015, 12:00 AM