Xdg-utils 1.1.0 on Debian xdg-open open_generic_xdg_mime privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Xdg-utils 1.1.0 on Debian. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects the function open_generic_xdg_mime of the component xdg-open. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-1877. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Xdg-utils 1.1.0 on Debian and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function open_generic_xdg_mime of the component xdg-open. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 06/02/2021. The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-1877. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81445 (Debian DSA-3165-1 : xdg-utils - 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175303 (Debian Security Update for xdg-utils (DSA 3165-1)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (81445). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privilege escalation
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Nessus ID: 81445
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3165-1 : xdg-utils - security update
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02/18/2015 🔍
02/24/2015 +6 days 🔍
06/02/2021 +2289 days 🔍
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11/29/2024 +1276 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-1877 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1877
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-176224

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2021 22:06
Updated: 11/29/2024 06:04
Changes: 06/02/2021 22:06 (35), 06/05/2021 13:10 (2), 06/09/2024 11:30 (19), 11/29/2024 06:04 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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