CVE-2014-9622: Command Injection
First published: Wed Jan 21 2015(Updated: )
Eval injection vulnerability in xdg-utils 1.1.0 RC1, when no supported desktop environment is identified, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the URL argument to xdg-open.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/xdg-utils | 1.1.3-1+deb10u1 1.1.3-4.1 | |
| Xdg-utils | =1.1.0-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=66670
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-9622
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/36
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62155
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3131
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/17/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71284
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=472888
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-09
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9622?
CVE-2014-9622 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the ability it provides for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9622?
To fix CVE-2014-9622, update xdg-utils to version 1.1.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-9622?
CVE-2014-9622 affects xdg-utils version 1.1.0 RC1, particularly in Gentoo and Debian distributions.
Can CVE-2014-9622 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-9622 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers through crafted URL arguments.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2014-9622?
Exploiting CVE-2014-9622 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the affected environment.
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