CVE-2016-1244 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by injecting shell metacharacters into directory names within ADF files processed by the unADF library.
- 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-2016-1244?
CVE-2016-1244 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 3 Oct 2016. 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
The extractTree function in unADF allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a directory name in an adf file.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1244?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Unadf Project Unadf.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1244?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2016-1244 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1244 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-1244, GHSA-wq4c-pjjw-v66r, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-1244.