CVE-2017-17531
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CVE-2017-17531 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gozilla.c in GNU GLOBAL 4.8.6 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gozilla.c in GNU GLOBAL 4.8.6 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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Global | 4.8.6 |
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17531Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17531Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17531?
gozilla.c in GNU GLOBAL 4.8.6 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-17531?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17531 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17531?
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