Vulnerability Description
Eval injection vulnerability in xdg-utils 1.1.0 RC1, when no supported desktop environment is identified, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the URL argument to xdg-open.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Xdg-Utils | 1.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/36Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62155
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3131
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/17/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71284
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=66670Exploit
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=472888Exploit
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-09
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/36Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62155
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3131
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/17/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71284
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=66670Exploit
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=472888Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9622?
CVE-2014-9622 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Eval injection vulnerability in xdg-utils 1.1.0 RC1, when no supported desktop environment is identified, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the URL argument to xdg-open.
How severe is CVE-2014-9622?
CVE-2014-9622 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-2014-9622?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Xdg-Utils.