CVE-2015-5705
First published: Mon Aug 03 2015(Updated: )
Argument injection vulnerability in devscripts before 2.15.7 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted symlink and crafted filename.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian devscripts | <=2.15.6 | |
| Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedora | =22 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/163705.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/163710.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/01/7
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/collab-maint/devscripts.git/commit/?id=d8f8fa1d8e4151fa62997cb74403f97ab0d7e1a2
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=794260
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1249645
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1249647
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5705?
CVE-2015-5705 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote file manipulation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5705?
To fix CVE-2015-5705, upgrade devscripts to version 2.15.7 or later.
Which versions of devscripts are affected by CVE-2015-5705?
CVE-2015-5705 affects devscripts versions prior to 2.15.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5705?
CVE-2015-5705 is an argument injection vulnerability that can allow attackers to write to arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2015-5705 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5705 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted symlinks and filenames.
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