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.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2009-0077 | 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. |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T04:24:16.893Z
Reserved: 2009-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2009-0068
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2009-01-07T19:30:00.313
Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Link: CVE-2009-0068
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Weaknesses
EUVD