CVE-2016-7162: Input Validation
First published: Mon Sep 26 2016(Updated: )
The _g_file_remove_directory function in file-utils.c in File Roller 3.5.4 through 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a folder in an archive.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.5.4 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.6.0 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.6.1 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.6.1.1 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.6.2 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.6.3 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.6.4 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.8.0 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.8.1 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.8.2 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.8.3 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.9.0 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.9.1 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.9.2 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.9.3 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.10 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.15 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.20 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.20.1 | |
| GNOME File Roller | =3.20.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/gnome.org/sources/file-roller/3.20/file-roller-3.20.3.news
- http://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/gnome.org/sources/file-roller/3.21/file-roller-3.21.90.news
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92896
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3074-1
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=698554
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/file-roller/commit/?id=f70be1f41688859ec8dbe266df35a1839ceb96c5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7162?
CVE-2016-7162 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of arbitrary file deletion through symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7162?
To fix CVE-2016-7162, upgrade File Roller to version 3.20.3 or later.
What impact does CVE-2016-7162 have on Ubuntu Linux?
CVE-2016-7162 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on systems running vulnerable versions of File Roller in Ubuntu Linux.
Which versions of File Roller are affected by CVE-2016-7162?
CVE-2016-7162 affects File Roller versions from 3.5.4 up to and including 3.20.2.
Can CVE-2016-7162 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7162 can be exploited remotely via symlink attacks on folders in archives.
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- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/remedy
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/canonical
- canonical/ubuntu
- version/ubuntu/14.04
- version/ubuntu/16.04
- vendor/file roller project
- canonical/gnome file roller
- version/gnome file roller/3.5.4
- version/gnome file roller/3.6.0
- version/gnome file roller/3.6.1
- version/gnome file roller/3.6.1.1
- version/gnome file roller/3.6.2
- version/gnome file roller/3.6.3
- version/gnome file roller/3.6.4
- version/gnome file roller/3.8.0
- version/gnome file roller/3.8.1
- version/gnome file roller/3.8.2
- version/gnome file roller/3.8.3
- version/gnome file roller/3.9.0
- version/gnome file roller/3.9.1
- version/gnome file roller/3.9.2
- version/gnome file roller/3.9.3
- version/gnome file roller/3.10
- version/gnome file roller/3.15
- version/gnome file roller/3.20
- version/gnome file roller/3.20.1
- version/gnome file roller/3.20.2