CVE-2009-0068

Summary

Interaction error in xdg-open allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a file with a dangerous MIME type but using a safe type that Firefox sends to xdg-open, which causes xdg-open to process the dangerous file type through automatic type detection, as demonstrated by overwriting the .desktop file.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• n/a

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33137
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/06/1
• https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=19377

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33137
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/06/1
• https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=19377

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