CVE-2017-17516 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

scripts/inspect_webbrowser.py in Reddit Terminal Viewer (RTV) 1.19.0 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Reddit Terminal Viewer Project	Reddit Terminal Viewer	1.19.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-74

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17516Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17516Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-17516?

CVE-2017-17516 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). scripts/inspect_webbrowser.py in Reddit Terminal Viewer (RTV) 1.19.0 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote atta...

How severe is CVE-2017-17516?

CVE-2017-17516 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-2017-17516?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Reddit Terminal Viewer Project Reddit Terminal Viewer.