CVE-2015-0556
First published: Fri Jan 02 2015(Updated: )
Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a symlink attack in an ARJ archive.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/arj | <=3.10.22-9<=3.10.22-10<=3.10.22-12 | 3.10.22-13 3.10.22-10+deb7u1 3.10.22-9+deb6u1 |
| debian/arj | 3.10.22-24 3.10.22-26 3.10.22-27 | |
| ARJ Archiver | <=3.10.22 | |
| Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedora | =22 |
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Reference Links
- https://bitbucket.org/jwilk/path-traversal-samples
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-0556
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-0557
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-2782
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774434
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154518.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154605.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155011.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3213
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:201
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/05/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71860
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-15
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0556?
CVE-2015-0556 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for directory traversal attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0556?
To fix CVE-2015-0556, update to a patched version of the ARJ archiver that is 3.10.22-24 or newer.
What is affected by CVE-2015-0556?
CVE-2015-0556 affects the ARJ archiver versions up to 3.10.22 and the Fedora operating system versions 20 to 22.
Can CVE-2015-0556 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-0556 can be exploited remotely through crafted ARJ archives containing symlink attacks.
Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2015-0556?
The maintainer of the ARJ archiver, particularly on Debian and Fedora platforms, is responsible for addressing CVE-2015-0556.
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