CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-3864: Path Traversal

First published: Fri May 30 2014(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg-source in dpkg-dev 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to modify files outside of the intended directories via a crafted source package that lacks a --- header line.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
dpkg-dev=1.3.0
=1.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3864?

    CVE-2014-3864 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3864?

    To fix CVE-2014-3864, upgrade dpkg-dev to a version later than 1.3.0 that includes the necessary patches.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-3864?

    CVE-2014-3864 affects users of dpkg-dev version 1.3.0 on Debian systems.

  • What does CVE-2014-3864 allow an attacker to do?

    CVE-2014-3864 allows an attacker to perform directory traversal, potentially modifying files outside intended directories.

  • Is CVE-2014-3864 a common vulnerability?

    CVE-2014-3864 is not widely known but poses significant risks for systems using the affected version.

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