Interaction error in xdg-open allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a file with a dangerous MIME type but using a safe type that Firefox sends to xdg-open, which causes xdg-open to process the dangerous file type through automatic type detection, as demonstrated by overwriting the .desktop file.
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References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/06/1 - | |
References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33137 - | |
References | () https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=19377 - |
Information
Published : 2009-01-07 19:30
Updated : 2024-11-21 00:58
NVD link : CVE-2009-0068
Mitre link : CVE-2009-0068
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2009-0068
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Products Affected
mozilla
- firefox
freedesktop
- xdg-utils
CWE
CWE-94
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')