CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-17529

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In AbiWord 3.0.2-2, the file af/util/xp/ut_go_file.cpp 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 AbiWord to the latest version that includes security fixes and to implement additional input validation mechanisms.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

af/util/xp/ut_go_file.cpp in AbiWord 3.0.2-2 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