newsbeuter up to 2.9 Bookmark title/url data query logic injection

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in newsbeuter up to 2.9. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Bookmark Handler. The manipulation of the argument title/url as part of a RSS Item leads to a data query logic injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-943. The product generates a query intended to access or manipulate data in a data store such as a database, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that can modify the intended logic of the query. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in bookmarking function of Newsbeuter versions 0.7 through 2.9 allows remote attackers to perform user-assisted code execution by crafting an RSS item that includes shell code in its title and/or URL.

The bug was discovered 08/17/2017. The weakness was shared 08/23/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at groups.google.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-12904 since 08/17/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 102596 (Debian DLA-1061-1 : newsbeuter security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 170808 (OpenSUSE Security Update for newsbeuter (openSUSE-SU-2018:0166-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (102596).

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Class: Data query logic injection
CWE: CWE-943 / CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 102596
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1061-1 : newsbeuter security update
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OpenVAS ID: 53677
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3947-1 (newsbeuter - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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Advisory: 96e9506ae9e252c548665152d1b8968297128307
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CVE: CVE-2017-12904 (🔍)
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/24/2017 10:37 AM
Updated: 12/16/2022 01:21 PM
Changes: 08/24/2017 10:37 AM (67), 11/09/2019 08:03 PM (9), 12/16/2022 01:15 PM (5), 12/16/2022 01:21 PM (1)
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