CVE-2004-1175
UnknownEPSS 1.63%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1175 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. fish.c in midnight commander allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via "insecure filename quoting," possibly using shell metacharacters.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
fish.c in midnight commander allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via "insecure filename quoting," possibly using shell metacharacters.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.40 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.41 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.42 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.43 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.44 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.45 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.46 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.47 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.48 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.49 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.50 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.51 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.52 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.54 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.55 |
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Linux Advanced Workstation | 2.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.2 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Server | 7.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Server | 8.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Workstation | 8.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13863/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-639Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13863/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-639Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1175?
fish.c in midnight commander allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via "insecure filename quoting," possibly using shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2004-1175?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1175 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1175?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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