Package        : xdg-utils
Version        : 1.1.0~rc1+git20111210-6+deb7u4
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-18266
Debian Bug     : 898317


It was found that the open_envvar function in xdg-utils 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.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1.1.0~rc1+git20111210-6+deb7u4.

We recommend that you upgrade your xdg-utils packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1384-1: xdg-utils security update

May 25, 2018
It was found that the open_envvar function in xdg-utils does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remo...

Summary

It was found that the open_envvar function in xdg-utils 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.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1.1.0~rc1+git20111210-6+deb7u4.

We recommend that you upgrade your xdg-utils packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : xdg-utils
Version : 1.1.0~rc1+git20111210-6+deb7u4
CVE ID : CVE-2017-18266
Debian Bug : 898317

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