CVE-2003-0205 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ticker title of a URI in the GKrellM newsticker plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0205?
CVE-2003-0205 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
gkrellm-newsticker gkrellm plugin before 0.3-3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ticker title of a URI.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0205?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gkrellm Newsticker Gkrellm Newsticker.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0205?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2003-0205 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0205 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7w8r-cfvh-4pcf.