CVE-2015-2775: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Apr 13 2015(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in GNU Mailman before 2.1.20, when not using a static alias, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a list name.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.10 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 | |
| GNU Mailman | <=2.1.19 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154911.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/156742.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1153.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1417.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3214
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73922
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032033
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2558-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mailman/+bug/1437145
- https://mail.python.org/pipermail/mailman-announce/2015-March/000209.html
- https://mail.python.org/pipermail/mailman-developers/2015-March/024871.html
- https://mail.python.org/pipermail/mailman-developers/2015-March/024875.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2775?
CVE-2015-2775 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary file execution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-2775?
CVE-2015-2775 affects GNU Mailman versions prior to 2.1.20 on various operating systems including Ubuntu, Debian, and Red Hat.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2775?
To fix CVE-2015-2775, upgrade to GNU Mailman version 2.1.20 or later.
What kind of attack does CVE-2015-2775 enable?
CVE-2015-2775 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary files through directory traversal via a crafted list name.
When was CVE-2015-2775 disclosed?
CVE-2015-2775 was disclosed in April 2015.
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