CVE-2010-3842: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Oct 13 2010(Updated: )
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in curl 7.20.0 through 7.21.1, when the --remote-header-name or -J option is used, allows remote servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files by using \ (backslash) as a separator of path components within the Content-disposition HTTP header.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Curl | =7.20.0 | |
| Curl | =7.20.1 | |
| Curl | =7.21.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024583
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/13/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/13/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/13/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=642642
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20101013.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39532
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2251
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2252
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2253
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/security.html
- http://curl.haxx.se/curl-content-disposition.patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=642649
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-3842
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3842?
CVE-2010-3842 has a medium severity level due to its ability to allow remote servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3842?
To fix CVE-2010-3842, upgrade curl to version 7.21.2 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
What versions of curl are affected by CVE-2010-3842?
CVE-2010-3842 affects curl versions 7.20.0 through 7.21.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2010-3842?
The impact of CVE-2010-3842 includes the potential for unauthorized file creation or overwriting on vulnerable systems.
Is CVE-2010-3842 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2010-3842 is a known vulnerability that was disclosed in October 2010.
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