Vulnerability Description
The open-in-browser command in newsbeuter before 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a feed URL.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Newsbeuter | Newsbeuter | <= 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://newsbeuter.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/newsbeuter-11-released-contains-secur
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31676Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31995
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-12.xml
- http://www.newsbeuter.org/downloads/CHANGES
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/01/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30964
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44791
- http://newsbeuter.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/newsbeuter-11-released-contains-secur
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31676Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31995
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-12.xml
- http://www.newsbeuter.org/downloads/CHANGES
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/01/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30964
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3907?
CVE-2008-3907 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The open-in-browser command in newsbeuter before 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a feed URL.
How severe is CVE-2008-3907?
CVE-2008-3907 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-2008-3907?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Newsbeuter Newsbeuter.