Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1175 is an old Midnight Commander issue in fish.c where insecure filename quoting could let a remote attacker cause arbitrary programs to run, possibly through shell metacharacters in filenames. The provided sources do not include CVSS, affected versions, or active exploitation evidence, so urgency depends on whether legacy Midnight Commander packages remain deployed. Likely limited to systems running vulnerable legacy Midnight Commander packages, especially where fish functionality is used. The bundle does not identify exact versions or CPEs. Prioritize as a legacy exposure review, not an active exploitation emergency based on the supplied evidence. Escalate if vulnerable packages remain on sensitive systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory Midnight Commander installations, including older servers and admin workstations.; Check Debian DSA-639 and Red Hat RHSA-2005:512 for applicable fixed packages.; Upgrade or remove vulnerable Midnight Commander packages according to vendor guidance..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- midnight-commander-command-execution(18906)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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