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CVE-2008-2575: cbrPager before 0.9.17 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metach...

cbrPager before 0.9.17 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a (1) ZIP (aka .cbz) or (2) RAR (aka .cbr) archive filename.

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CVE-2008-2575 affects cbrPager versions before 0.9.17. A maliciously named ZIP/CBZ or RAR/CBR archive could cause command execution when a user opens it. The risk is limited to systems where cbrPager is installed and users handle untrusted comic archives. Exposure is likely low in most enterprises because cbrPager is a legacy, niche desktop application. Risk increases on Linux desktops or shared workstations where cbrPager before 0.9.17 is installed and users open archive files from external sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy endpoint cleanup item, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize remediation where cbrPager is installed on user workstations that handle downloaded archives. Mitigation focus: Upgrade cbrPager to version 0.9.17 or later where available.; Apply fixed distribution packages or vendor patches referenced by Gentoo or Fedora.; Remove cbrPager from managed systems if it is no longer required..

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