CVE-2014-7209

Published: Jan 6, 2015Modified: May 6, 2026

7.5

Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability: 10.0 / Impact: 6.4

Source: NVD

Description

run-mailcap in the Debian mime-support package before 3.52-1+deb7u1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.

Affected (1)

Products: Debian: Mime Support

Debian

1 product

Mime Support

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Debian Mime Support	Up to 3.52-1

Related CWEs

CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

References (12)

http://secunia.com/advisories/61892

Source: security@debian.org

http://secunia.com/advisories/62079

Source: security@debian.org

http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3114

Source: security@debian.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/31/8

Source: security@debian.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71797

Source: security@debian.org

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99570

Source: security@debian.org

http://secunia.com/advisories/61892