Input validation error in feh.finalrewind feh



| Updated: 2020-08-11
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2010-2246
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 feh
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor feh.finalrewind.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45015

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2246

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

feh before 1.8, when the --wget-timestamp option is enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

feh: 0.5.0 - 1.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://derf.homelinux.org/git/feh/plain/ChangeLog
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/25/4
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/28/4
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41161


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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