CVE-2015-5662: Path Traversal
First published: Sun Oct 18 2015(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in Avast before 150918-0 allows remote attackers to delete or write to arbitrary files via a crafted entry in a ZIP archive.
Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avast Antivirus | <=151017-1 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5662?
CVE-2015-5662 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5662?
To fix CVE-2015-5662, update your Avast Antivirus software to version 151018-0 or later.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-5662 facilitate?
CVE-2015-5662 can facilitate attacks that allow remote attackers to delete or write to arbitrary files on the system.
Which versions of Avast Antivirus are affected by CVE-2015-5662?
CVE-2015-5662 affects all versions of Avast Antivirus before 150918-0.
Is CVE-2015-5662 related to file management in Avast Antivirus?
Yes, CVE-2015-5662 is specifically related to directory traversal that impacts file management in Avast Antivirus.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/avast
- canonical/avast antivirus
- version/avast antivirus/151017-1