CVE-2020-15167
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CVE-2020-15167 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In Miller (command line utility) using the configuration file support introduced in version 5.9.0, it is possible for an attacker to cause Miller to run arbitrary code by placing a malicious `.mlrrc` file in the working directory. See linked GitHub Security Advisory for complete details. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Miller (command line utility) using the configuration file support introduced in version 5.9.0, it is possible for an attacker to cause Miller to run arbitrary code by placing a malicious `.mlrrc` file in the working directory. See linked GitHub Security Advisory for complete details. A fix is ready and will be released as Miller 5.9.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Johnkerl | Miller | 5.9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/johnkerl/miller/security/advisories/GHSA-mw2v-4q78-j2cwExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/johnkerl/miller/security/advisories/GHSA-mw2v-4q78-j2cwExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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