common/help.c in Geomview 1.9.5 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL. NOTE: this is disputed by a third party because no untrusted input can be used for the injection
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugs.gentoo.org/650894#c2 | Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17530 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://bugs.gentoo.org/650894#c2 | Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17530 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
21 Nov 2024, 03:18
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| References | () https://bugs.gentoo.org/650894#c2 - Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17530 - Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory |
07 Nov 2023, 02:41
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| Summary | common/help.c in Geomview 1.9.5 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL. NOTE: this is disputed by a third party because no untrusted input can be used for the injection |
Information
Published : 2017-12-14 16:29
Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37
NVD link : CVE-2017-17530
Mitre link : CVE-2017-17530
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-17530
JSON object : View
Products Affected
geomview
- geomview
CWE
CWE-74
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
