CVE-2015-0855

Name: CVE-2015-0855
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-23T20:59:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0855 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a file path.. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a file path.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.24%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pitivi	Pitivi	<= 0.94

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/8Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97283
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pitivi/+bug/1495272Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://git.gnome.org/browse/pitivi/commit/?id=45a4c84edb3b4343f199bba1c65502e3f49f5bb2Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/8Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97283
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pitivi/+bug/1495272Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://git.gnome.org/browse/pitivi/commit/?id=45a4c84edb3b4343f199bba1c65502e3f49f5bb2Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0855?

The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a file path.

How severe is CVE-2015-0855?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0855 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0855?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-0855?

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Source: NVD / NIST