CVE-2015-8780: Path Traversal
Published Apr 13, 2017
·Updated
Samsung wssyncmlnps before 2015-10-31 allows directory traversal in a Kies restore, aka ZipFury.
Affected Software
1 affected component
samsung Kies<=2015-10-30
Event History
Apr 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8780?
CVE-2015-8780 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for directory traversal.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8780?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8780, users should upgrade to a version of Samsung Kies released after October 30, 2015.
3
What is directory traversal in the context of CVE-2015-8780?
Directory traversal in CVE-2015-8780 allows unauthorized access to the file system outside of the intended directory structure.
4
Which versions of Samsung Kies are affected by CVE-2015-8780?
Samsung Kies versions up to and including 2015-10-30 are affected by CVE-2015-8780.
5
Who is primarily impacted by CVE-2015-8780?
Users of Samsung Kies versions before October 31, 2015, are primarily impacted by CVE-2015-8780.