Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of the <Button2> binding in Uzbl before 2010.08.05 does not properly use the @SELECTED_URI feature, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HREF attribute of an A element in an HTML document.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbl | Uzbl | <= 2010.04.03 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://github.com/Dieterbe/uzbl/commit/9cc39cb5c9396be013b5dc2ba7e4b3eaa647e975
- http://github.com/pawelz/uzbl/commit/342f292c27973c9df5f631a38bd12f14a9c5cdc2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128111493509265&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128111994317381&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42297
- http://www.uzbl.org/bugs/index.php?do=details&task_id=240
- http://www.uzbl.org/news.php?id=29Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=621964
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=621965
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61011
- http://github.com/Dieterbe/uzbl/commit/9cc39cb5c9396be013b5dc2ba7e4b3eaa647e975
- http://github.com/pawelz/uzbl/commit/342f292c27973c9df5f631a38bd12f14a9c5cdc2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128111493509265&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128111994317381&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42297
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2809?
CVE-2010-2809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of the <Button2> binding in Uzbl before 2010.08.05 does not properly use the @SELECTED_URI feature, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands ...
How severe is CVE-2010-2809?
CVE-2010-2809 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-2010-2809?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Uzbl Uzbl.