CVE-2009-0068
Medium
Description
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.8
Exploit probability—
ProductFreedesktop Xdg-utils
PublishedJan 7, 2009
First seenJan 7, 2009
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| freedesktop xdg-utils | 1.0 | — |
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