CVE-2017-1000083: Command Injection
First published: Fri Jul 07 2017(Updated: )
backend/comics/comics-document.c (aka the comic book backend) in GNOME Evince before 3.24.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .cbt file that is a TAR archive containing a filename beginning with a "--" command-line option substring, as demonstrated by a --checkpoint-action=exec=bash at the beginning of the filename.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Evince | <=3.24.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/128
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3911
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99597
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2388
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=784630
- https://github.com/GNOME/evince/commit/717df38fd8509bf883b70d680c9b1b3cf36732ee
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45824/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46341/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1295228&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1295228&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=720742
- https://github.com/mate-desktop/atril/blob/master/backend/comics/comics-document.c#L110
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1470661
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1468488#c10
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1468488
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000083?
CVE-2017-1000083 is rated as high severity due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000083?
To fix CVE-2017-1000083, update GNOME Evince to version 3.24.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-1000083?
CVE-2017-1000083 affects GNOME Evince versions prior to 3.24.1 and several versions of Debian and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Can CVE-2017-1000083 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-1000083 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted .cbt files.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1000083?
CVE-2017-1000083 is a remote code execution vulnerability that affects GNOME Evince.
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