CVE-2015-1191: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Jan 09 2015(Updated: )
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in pigz 2.3.1 allow remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a (1) full pathname or (2) .. (dot dot) in an archive.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/pigz | 2.6-1 2.8-1 | |
| Pigz | =2.3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00017.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/18/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72109
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774978
- https://github.com/madler/pigz/commit/fdad1406b3ec809f4954ff7cdf9e99eb18c2458f
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-1191
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1191?
CVE-2015-1191 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1191?
To fix CVE-2015-1191, update the pigz package to version 2.6-1 or later.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2015-1191?
CVE-2015-1191 can be exploited by remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks.
Which versions of pigz are affected by CVE-2015-1191?
CVE-2015-1191 affects pigz version 2.3.1 and potentially earlier versions.
Is there a permanent solution for CVE-2015-1191?
The permanent solution for CVE-2015-1191 is to apply the latest security patches provided for pigz.
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