ID:1560 - Exploit for Code injection in Evince - CVE-2017-1000083

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ID:1560 - Exploit for Code injection in Evince - CVE-2017-1000083

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU7546
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000083
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Evince

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when processing tar comic book (cbt) files in evince. A remote attacker can create a speicially crafted "cbt" file, trick the victim into downloading it and execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Remediation

Update to version 3.25.0.