Vulnerability Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in bookmarking function of Newsbeuter versions 0.7 through 2.9 allows remote attackers to perform user-assisted code execution by crafting an RSS item that includes shell code in its title and/or URL.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Newsbeuter | Newsbeuter | 0.7 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3947Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/commit/96e9506ae9e252c548665152d1b89682PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/issues/591Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/newsbeuter/iFqSE7Vz-DE
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4585-1/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3947Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/commit/96e9506ae9e252c548665152d1b89682PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/issues/591Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/newsbeuter/iFqSE7Vz-DE
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4585-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12904?
CVE-2017-12904 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in bookmarking function of Newsbeuter versions 0.7 through 2.9 allows remote attackers to perform user-assisted code execution by craf...
How severe is CVE-2017-12904?
CVE-2017-12904 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-2017-12904?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Newsbeuter Newsbeuter, Debian Debian Linux.