What is the severity of CVE-2017-17533?

The severity of CVE-2017-17533 has been disputed, with concerns regarding potential argument-injection attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17533?

To mitigate CVE-2017-17533, validate the input strings before using them in any command execution related to the BROWSER environment variable.

What software is affected by CVE-2017-17533?

CVE-2017-17533 affects Tkabber version 1.1.

Is CVE-2017-17533 still a concern for Tkabber users?

The relevance of CVE-2017-17533 as a concern is debated, but users should remain cautious and validate their input handling.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-17533

high

8.8

CWE

14/12/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-17533

First published: Thu Dec 14 2017(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** default.tcl in Tkabber 1.1 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. NOTE: a third party has indicated that the attack cannot occur because of the argument-parsing behavior of the Tcl exec function.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Gabber Gabber	=1.1

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What is the severity of CVE-2017-17533?
The severity of CVE-2017-17533 has been disputed, with concerns regarding potential argument-injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17533?
To mitigate CVE-2017-17533, validate the input strings before using them in any command execution related to the BROWSER environment variable.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-17533?
CVE-2017-17533 affects Tkabber version 1.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-17533 allow?
CVE-2017-17533 may allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks through crafted URLs.
Is CVE-2017-17533 still a concern for Tkabber users?
The relevance of CVE-2017-17533 as a concern is debated, but users should remain cautious and validate their input handling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17533?
The severity of CVE-2017-17533 has been disputed, with concerns regarding potential argument-injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17533?
To mitigate CVE-2017-17533, validate the input strings before using them in any command execution related to the BROWSER environment variable.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-17533?
CVE-2017-17533 affects Tkabber version 1.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-17533 allow?
CVE-2017-17533 may allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks through crafted URLs.
Is CVE-2017-17533 still a concern for Tkabber users?
The relevance of CVE-2017-17533 as a concern is debated, but users should remain cautious and validate their input handling.

CVE-2017-17533

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What is the severity of CVE-2017-17533?

How do I fix CVE-2017-17533?

What software is affected by CVE-2017-17533?

What type of attack does CVE-2017-17533 allow?

Is CVE-2017-17533 still a concern for Tkabber users?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17533?

How do I fix CVE-2017-17533?

What software is affected by CVE-2017-17533?

What type of attack does CVE-2017-17533 allow?

Is CVE-2017-17533 still a concern for Tkabber users?