Vulnerability Description
comix 3.6.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a filename containing shell metacharacters that are not properly sanitized when executing the rar, unrar, or jpegtran programs.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Comix | Comix | 3.6.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=462840
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29621
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29731
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29956
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-29.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28547
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41554
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00171.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00183.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=462840
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29621
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29731
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29956
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-29.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28547
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1568?
CVE-2008-1568 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). comix 3.6.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a filename containing shell metacharacters that are not properly sanitized when executing the rar, unrar, or jpegtran programs.
How severe is CVE-2008-1568?
CVE-2008-1568 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-2008-1568?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Comix Comix.