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CVE-2010-2246

5.1 · MEDIUM

feh before 1.8, when the --wget-timestamp option is enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

Published May 26, 2011feh_projectCWE-20EPSS 6.62%

Overview

CVE-2010-2246 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting feh_project feh. It was published on May 26, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

feh before 1.8, when the --wget-timestamp option is enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from feh_project. Update feh to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
feh_projectfeh0Affected

References

Refderf.homelinux.org/git/feh/plain/ChangeLogRefopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/25/4Refopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/28/4Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41161Refderf.homelinux.org/git/feh/plain/ChangeLogRefopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/25/4Refopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/28/4Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41161

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2246?

CVE-2010-2246 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting feh_project feh. It was published on May 26, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-2246?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2246?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from feh_project. Update feh to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2246?

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