Debian update for kitty



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-35605
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 kitty (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU49155

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35605

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Graphics Protocol feature in graphics.c in kitty when processing a filename containing special characters. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update kitty package to version 0.13.3-1+deb10u1.

Vulnerable software versions

kitty (Debian package): 0.9.0-1 - 0.19.2-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4819


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.



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