CVE-2017-17511

Name: CVE-2017-17511
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-14T16:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17511 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. KildClient 3.1.0 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL, related to prefs.c and worldgui.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KildClient 3.1.0 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL, related to prefs.c and worldgui.c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kildclient	Kildclient	3.1.0
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17511Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17511Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17511?

How severe is CVE-2017-17511?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17511 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17511?

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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Source: NVD / NIST