CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-17526

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In version 1.2.3.57 of Bernard Parisse Giac, the Input.cc file 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

The lack of input validation can lead to serious security vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to remotely execute unauthorized commands on the victim's system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version and implement input validation before processing the data.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Input.cc in Bernard Parisse Giac 1.2.3.57 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.

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