CVE-2007-4134: Path Traversal
First published: Thu Aug 30 2007(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in extract.c in star before 1.5a84 allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via certain //.. (slash slash dot dot) sequences in directory symlinks in a TAR archive.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-August/msg00425.html
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=189690
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1669
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-414.htm
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-23.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0873.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018646
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26673
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26626
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26672
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26857
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27318
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27544
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11098
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478797/100/200/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4134?
CVE-2007-4134 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow overwriting of arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4134?
To fix CVE-2007-4134, update to a version of star that is later than 1.5a84, which resolves the directory traversal issue.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-4134?
CVE-2007-4134 affects versions of star prior to 1.5a84, specifically on systems like Fedora 7.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-4134 enable?
CVE-2007-4134 enables user-assisted remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted TAR archives.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2007-4134?
The nature of CVE-2007-4134 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows manipulation of file paths through symlink exploitation.
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