CVE-2017-17512

Name: CVE-2017-17512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-11T06:29:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17512 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sensible-browser in sensible-utils before 0.0.11 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which allows remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL, as demonstrated by a --proxy-pac-file argument.. EPSS estimates a 2.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

sensible-browser in sensible-utils before 0.0.11 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which allows remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL, as demonstrated by a --proxy-pac-file argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.22%

80.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sensible-Utils Project	Sensible-Utils	< 0.0.11

References

http://metadata.ftp-master.debian.org/changelogs/main/s/sensible-utils/sensible-utils_0.0.11_changelogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/881767Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00012.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3584-1/
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4071Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://metadata.ftp-master.debian.org/changelogs/main/s/sensible-utils/sensible-utils_0.0.11_changelogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/881767Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00012.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3584-1/
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4071Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17512?

How severe is CVE-2017-17512?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17512 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17512?

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