CVE-2010-0012: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Jan 08 2010(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in libtransmission/metainfo.c in Transmission 1.22, 1.34, 1.75, and 1.76 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a pathname within a .torrent file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | =1.22 | |
| Transmission | =1.34 | |
| Transmission | =1.75 | |
| Transmission | =1.76 | |
| Debian | =5.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/01/06/2
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/500625
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/01/06/4
- http://trac.transmissionbt.com/wiki/Changes#version-1.77
- http://www.mail-archive.com/debian-devel-changes@lists.debian.org/msg264483.html
- http://trac.transmissionbt.com/changeset/9829/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1967
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/t/transmission/transmission_1.22-1+lenny2.diff.gz
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00009.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0071
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37993
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38005
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55454
- http://www.mail-archive.com/debian-devel-changes%40lists.debian.org/msg264483.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0012?
CVE-2010-0012 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution through directory traversal.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0012?
To fix CVE-2010-0012, upgrade Transmission to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Transmission are affected by CVE-2010-0012?
CVE-2010-0012 affects Transmission versions 1.22, 1.34, 1.75, and 1.76.
Can CVE-2010-0012 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-0012 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using a crafted .torrent file.
Is it safe to use older versions of Transmission with CVE-2010-0012?
It is not safe to use older versions of Transmission vulnerable to CVE-2010-0012, as it allows file overwriting.
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