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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CVE-2005-1229

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

22/4/2005

7/8/2024

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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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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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.