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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2017-17517

libsylph/utils.c in Sylpheed through 3.6 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-in...

Vulnerability Description

libsylph/utils.c in Sylpheed through 3.6 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

VendorProductVersions
Sylpheed ProjectSylpheed<= 3.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-74

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-17517?

CVE-2017-17517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). libsylph/utils.c in Sylpheed through 3.6 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-in...

How severe is CVE-2017-17517?

CVE-2017-17517 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-2017-17517?

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