Vulnerability Description
svn-workbench 1.6.2 and earlier on a system with xeyes installed allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using the "Command Shell" menu item while in the directory trunk/$(xeyes).
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pysvn Project | Svn-Workbench | <= 1.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://pysvn.tigris.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=202ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/13/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=798863ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/svn-workbench/+bug/1495268Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262928Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://pysvn.tigris.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=202ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/13/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=798863ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/svn-workbench/+bug/1495268Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262928Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0853?
CVE-2015-0853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). svn-workbench 1.6.2 and earlier on a system with xeyes installed allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using the "Command Shell" menu item while in the directory trunk/$(xeyes).
How severe is CVE-2015-0853?
CVE-2015-0853 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0853?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pysvn Project Svn-Workbench.