CVE-2015-1197: Low severity GNU cpio vulnerability
cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/cpioto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.13+dfsg-7.1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.13+dfsg-7.1Fixed in 2.15+dfsg-2 - Upgrade
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alpine/cpioto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.13-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1197?
CVE-2015-1197 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to exploit the symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1197?
To fix CVE-2015-1197, upgrade GNU cpio to version 2.13 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-1197?
Local users of GNU cpio version 2.11 are affected by CVE-2015-1197.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-1197?
The impact of CVE-2015-1197 allows local users to write to arbitrary files through a symlink attack.
What versions of GNU cpio are vulnerable to CVE-2015-1197?
GNU cpio version 2.11 is specifically vulnerable to CVE-2015-1197.