Vulnerability Description
The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a file path.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pitivi | Pitivi | <= 0.94 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/8Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97283
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pitivi/+bug/1495272Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/pitivi/commit/?id=45a4c84edb3b4343f199bba1c65502e3fIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/8Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97283
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pitivi/+bug/1495272Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/pitivi/commit/?id=45a4c84edb3b4343f199bba1c65502e3fIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0855?
CVE-2015-0855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a file path.
How severe is CVE-2015-0855?
CVE-2015-0855 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pitivi Pitivi.