7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1000026: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Jul 13 2017(Updated: )

Chef Software's mixlib-archive versions 0.3.0 and older are vulnerable to a directory traversal attack allowing attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by using ".." in tar archive entries

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Progress Mixlib-archive<=0.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000026?

    CVE-2017-1000026 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via directory traversal attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1000026?

    To fix CVE-2017-1000026, update mixlib-archive to version 0.3.1 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-1000026?

    CVE-2017-1000026 can be exploited through directory traversal attacks, allowing attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.

  • Which versions of mixlib-archive are affected by CVE-2017-1000026?

    CVE-2017-1000026 affects mixlib-archive versions 0.3.0 and older.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-1000026?

    More information about CVE-2017-1000026 can be found in the official change log of the mixlib-archive project.

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