CVE-2018-11616

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Tencent Foxmail 7.2.9.115. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of URI handlers. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5543.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.20% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: Tencent Tencent Foxmail
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-584 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11616?
CVE-2018-11616 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11616?
To fix CVE-2018-11616, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-11616 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-11616 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-11616?
CVE-2018-11616 affects Tencent Tencent Foxmail.
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