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HIGH · 8.2

CVE-2020-15167

In Miller (command line utility) using the configuration file support introduced in version 5.9.0, it is possible for an attacker to cause Miller to run arbitrary code by placing a malicious `.mlrrc` ...

Vulnerability Description

In Miller (command line utility) using the configuration file support introduced in version 5.9.0, it is possible for an attacker to cause Miller to run arbitrary code by placing a malicious `.mlrrc` file in the working directory. See linked GitHub Security Advisory for complete details. A fix is ready and will be released as Miller 5.9.1.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
JohnkerlMiller5.9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94CWE-427

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-15167?

CVE-2020-15167 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). In Miller (command line utility) using the configuration file support introduced in version 5.9.0, it is possible for an attacker to cause Miller to run arbitrary code by placing a malicious `.mlrrc` ...

How severe is CVE-2020-15167?

CVE-2020-15167 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15167?

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