CVE-2015-2060: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Nov 29 2019(Updated: )
cabextract before 1.6 does not properly check for leading slashes when extracting files, which allows remote attackers to conduct absolute directory traversal attacks via a malformed UTF-8 character that is changed to a UTF-8 encoded slash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cabextract Project Cabextract | <1.6 | |
| Linux Linux kernel |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151145.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151147.html
- http://www.cabextract.org.uk/
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:064
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/18/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/23/16
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/23/24
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-2060?
CVE-2015-2060 is a vulnerability in cabextract before version 1.6 that allows remote attackers to conduct absolute directory traversal attacks via a malformed UTF-8 character.
How does CVE-2015-2060 affect cabextract?
CVE-2015-2060 affects cabextract versions before 1.6.
How severe is CVE-2015-2060?
CVE-2015-2060 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 5.3.
How can I fix CVE-2015-2060?
To fix CVE-2015-2060, upgrade cabextract to version 1.6 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-2060?
More information about CVE-2015-2060 can be found on the following links: [1] [2] [3]
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