CVE-2005-1229
First published: Fri Apr 22 2005(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in cpio 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a cpio file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Cpio | <=2.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-846
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18290
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13291
- http://www.osvdb.org/17939
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17123
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16998
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-May/0004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20117
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:233
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27857
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-189-1
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111403177526312&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20204
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1229?
CVE-2005-1229 is considered to have a medium severity due to its ability to allow remote attackers to write to arbitrary directories.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1229?
To fix CVE-2005-1229, update GNU cpio to version 2.6 or later, as earlier versions are vulnerable.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1229?
CVE-2005-1229 affects GNU cpio versions 2.6 and earlier, which can be found in various Linux distributions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-1229?
CVE-2005-1229 is a directory traversal vulnerability that can be exploited to write files outside the intended directory.
Can CVE-2005-1229 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1229 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted cpio files.
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