CVE-2015-0855 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting shell metacharacters in file paths within the Pitivi video editor application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-0855?
CVE-2015-0855 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a file path.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0855?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pitivi Pitivi.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0855?
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-2015-0855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0855 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-0855, GHSA-m28v-ccqx-w956, MGASA-2016-0001.