Vulnerability Description
fish.c in midnight commander allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via "insecure filename quoting," possibly using shell metacharacters.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.40 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Linux Advanced Workstation | 2.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Server | 7.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13863/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012903
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-639PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-512.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18906
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13863/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012903
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-639PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-512.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18906
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1175?
CVE-2004-1175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). fish.c in midnight commander allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via "insecure filename quoting," possibly using shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2004-1175?
CVE-2004-1175 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1175?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Midnight Commander Midnight Commander, Debian Debian Linux, Gentoo Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Linux Advanced Workstation.