CVE-2017-14120: Path Traversal
First published: Sun Sep 03 2017(Updated: )
unrar 0.0.1 (aka unrar-free or unrar-gpl) suffers from a directory traversal vulnerability for RAR v2 archives: pathnames of the form ../[filename] are unpacked into the upper directory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| UnRAR | =0.0.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14120?
CVE-2017-14120 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14120?
To fix CVE-2017-14120, upgrade unrar to the latest version available that is not susceptible to the vulnerability.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2017-14120?
The main risk of CVE-2017-14120 is that it allows an attacker to exploit directory traversal to write files to unintended locations.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-14120?
CVE-2017-14120 affects unrar version 0.0.1 and Debian Linux version 9.0.
Can CVE-2017-14120 lead to data loss?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2017-14120 can potentially lead to overwriting or manipulation of files outside the target directory.
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