CVE-2009-0068
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CVE-2009-0068 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Xdg-Utils | 1.0 |
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