CVE-2005-1228
First published: Fri Apr 22 2005(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in gunzip -N in gzip 1.2.4 through 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the original filename within a compressed file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| gzip | =1.2.4 | |
| gzip | =1.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=305255
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15047
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-752
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18100
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-357.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101816-1
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006//Aug/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21253
- http://www.osvdb.org/15721
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19289
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2006&m=slackware-security.555852
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22033
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-214A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3101
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111402732406477&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20199
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A382
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A170
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11057
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1228?
CVE-2005-1228 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1228?
To fix CVE-2005-1228, upgrade your GNU gzip to version 1.3.6 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
Which versions of gzip are affected by CVE-2005-1228?
CVE-2005-1228 affects gzip versions 1.2.4 through 1.3.5, including 1.3.3.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-1228 enable?
CVE-2005-1228 enables a directory traversal attack allowing remote attackers to write to arbitrary directories.
Is CVE-2005-1228 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1228 is exploitable remotely when an attacker can deliver a specially crafted compressed file.
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