CVE-2017-17523

Name: CVE-2017-17523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-11T06:29:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17523 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lilypond-invoke-editor in LilyPond 2.19.80 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 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lilypond-invoke-editor in LilyPond 2.19.80 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

2.11%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lilypond	Lilypond	2.19.80

References

https://bugs.debian.org/881767Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/884136Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/testlilyissues/issues/5243/Issue Tracking, Patch
https://bugs.debian.org/881767Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/884136Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/testlilyissues/issues/5243/Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17523?

How severe is CVE-2017-17523?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17523 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17523?

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