CVE-2015-0855: The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-0855?

pitivi: upgrade to newer than 0.94. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-0855 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0855 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-0855 affect?

CVE-2015-0855 affects pitivi. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a file path.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-0855?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2015-0855 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting pitivi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a file path.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2017-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: pitivi

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-03-23 20:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pitivi pitivi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.94

Fixed in: newer than 0.94

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pitivi || rpm -q pitivi || pitivi --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.94 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pitivi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pitivi

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-0855?

pitivi: upgrade to newer than 0.94. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0855 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0855 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-0855 affect?

CVE-2015-0855 affects pitivi. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The _mediaLibraryPlayCb function in mainwindow.py in pitivi before 0.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a file path.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0855?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

References

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