CVE-2018-1000550: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Jun 26 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/sympa | 6.2.60~dfsg-4 6.2.70~dfsg-2 6.2.72~dfsg-1 | |
| Sympa Sympa | <6.2.32 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00033.html
- https://sympa-community.github.io/security/2018-001.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4442-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4285
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-1000550
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-1000550
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-1000550
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000550
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-1000550
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000550?
CVE-2018-1000550 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file creation or modification on the server filesystem.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000550?
To fix CVE-2018-1000550, upgrade Sympa to version 6.2.32 or later, or apply the appropriate security patches provided by your distribution.
Which versions of Sympa are affected by CVE-2018-1000550?
CVE-2018-1000550 affects all versions of Sympa prior to version 6.2.32.
Can CVE-2018-1000550 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-1000550 can be exploited remotely via HTTP, allowing an attacker to leverage the vulnerability without direct access to the server.
Is there a specific operating system impacted by CVE-2018-1000550?
Yes, Debian Linux 8.0 is specifically mentioned as being impacted by CVE-2018-1000550 when running the vulnerable version of Sympa.
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