CVE-2017-17523: High severity lilypond lilypond vulnerability
lilypond-invoke-editor in LilyPond 2.19.80 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which allows remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL, as demonstrated by a --proxy-pac-file argument.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17523?
The severity of CVE-2017-17523 is classified as high with a score of 8.8.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17523?
To fix CVE-2017-17523, ensure you update to a later version of LilyPond that includes mitigations for this vulnerability.
What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2017-17523?
CVE-2017-17523 mainly allows remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via crafted URLs.
Which software version is affected by CVE-2017-17523?
The affected version by CVE-2017-17523 is LilyPond 2.19.80.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-17523?
CVE-2017-17523 is a vulnerability stemming from the lack of validation of strings before executing commands based on the BROWSER environment variable.