VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-1877

CVSS score8.8 HIGH

EPSS probability3.21%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2021-06-02

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

Primary references

security@debian.org — Third Party Advisory
security@debian.org — Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
security@debian.org — Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
security@debian.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
security@debian.org — Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
security@debian.org — Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory