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Gentoo Linux: CVE-2017-12904: Newsbeuter: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

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Gentoo Linux: CVE-2017-12904: Newsbeuter: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

Severity
9
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
08/23/2017
Created
07/25/2018
Added
01/18/2018
Modified
01/18/2018

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in bookmarking function of Newsbeuter versions 0.7 through 2.9 allows remote attackers to perform user-assisted code execution by crafting an RSS item that includes shell code in its title and/or URL.

Solution(s)

  • gentoo-linux-upgrade-net-news-newsbeuter

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