CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-17515

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In version 4.7.3 of Metview, the etc/ObjectList component does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which may allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized programs on the victim's system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Metview to the latest version and implement additional verification and access control mechanisms for environment variables.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

etc/ObjectList in Metview 4.7.3 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL. NOTE: a third party has indicated that the code to access this environment variable is not enabled in the shipped product

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS