CVE-2014-3697: Path Traversal
Published Oct 29, 2014
·Updated
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the untarblock function in win32/untar.c in Pidgin before 2.10.10 on Windows allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a drive name in a tar archive of a smiley theme.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Pidgin Pidgin<=2.10.9
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.1
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.2
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.3
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.4
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.5
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.6
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.7
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.8
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 29, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3697?
CVE-2014-3697 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-3697?
To mitigate CVE-2014-3697, users should upgrade to Pidgin version 2.10.10 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3697?
CVE-2014-3697 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability affecting Pidgin on Windows.
4
What software versions are affected by CVE-2014-3697?
CVE-2014-3697 affects Pidgin versions prior to 2.10.10 on Windows.
5
Can CVE-2014-3697 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-3697 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to write to arbitrary files.