CVE-2015-1877: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-1877: The open_generic_xdg_mime function in xdg-open in xdg-utils 1.1.0 rc1 in Debian, when using dash, does not...

The open_generic_xdg_mime function in xdg-open in xdg-utils 1.1.0 rc1 in Debian, when using dash, does not properly handle local variables, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 04:54 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects Debian’s xdg-open behavior in xdg-utils 1.1.0 rc1 when dash is used. A maliciously crafted file could cause command execution when handled by xdg-open. The sources do not show current active exploitation, but command execution risk warrants attention on legacy Debian systems. Exposure is most likely on Debian systems running the affected xdg-utils 1.1.0 rc1 xdg-open implementation with dash. Systems that process or open untrusted files through xdg-open deserve priority review. Broader distribution or version impact is not established in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy command-execution exposure. Prioritize environments that still run old Debian packages or open untrusted files automatically. If modern patch status is unclear, validate package versions before escalating broadly. Mitigation focus: Review Debian DSA-3165 and vendor guidance for corrected xdg-utils packages.; Update affected Debian xdg-utils installations where vendor fixes are available.; Avoid opening untrusted files through xdg-open on potentially affected systems..

Prepared: Jun 2, 2026, 19:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 2, 2021, 16:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=89129CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=777722CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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