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CVE-2009-0068

Published Jan 7, 2009 freedesktop CWE-94

Overview

CVE-2009-0068 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting freedesktop xdg-utils. It was published on January 7, 2009.

Technical Description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freedesktop. Update xdg-utils to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0068?

CVE-2009-0068 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting freedesktop xdg-utils. It was published on January 7, 2009.

How severe is CVE-2009-0068?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0068?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freedesktop. Update xdg-utils to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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