CVE-2009-0068
CVE-2009-0068 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Xdg-utils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Freedesktop Xdg-utils
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Interaction error in xdg-open allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a file with a dangerous MIME type but using a safe type that Firefox sends to xdg-open, which causes xdg-open to process the dangerous file type through automatic type detection, as demonstrated by overwriting the .desktop file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0068?
- Interaction error in xdg-open allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a file with a dangerous MIME type but using a safe type that Firefox sends to xdg-open, which causes xdg-open to process the dangerous file type through automatic type detection, as demonstrated by overwriting the .desktop file.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0068?
- CVE-2009-0068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0068 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0068?
- CVE-2009-0068 affects Freedesktop Xdg-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0068?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-0068 published?
- CVE-2009-0068 was published on 2009-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/06/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33137
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=19377
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:xdg-utils:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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