Vulnerability Description
GUI.pm in yarssr 0.2.2, when Gnome default URL handling is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a link element in a feed.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yarssr | Yarssr | 0.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=448721
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27454Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28671
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1477
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26273Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3679
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38191
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=448721
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27454Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28671
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1477
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26273Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3679
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38191
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5837?
CVE-2007-5837 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). GUI.pm in yarssr 0.2.2, when Gnome default URL handling is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a link element in a feed.
How severe is CVE-2007-5837?
CVE-2007-5837 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5837?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yarssr Yarssr.