CVE-2018-12473: path traversal in obs-service-tar_scm

Published Oct 2, 2018
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Updated

A path traversal traversal vulnerability in obs-service-tarscm of Open Build Service allows remote attackers to cause access files not in the current build. On the server itself this is prevented by confining the worker via KVM. Affected releases are openSUSE Open Build Service: versions prior to 70d1aa4cc4d7b940180553a63805c22fc62e2cf0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
openSUSE Open Build Service<=0.9.1

Event History

Oct 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12473?

CVE-2018-12473 is a path traversal vulnerability in obs-service-tar_scm of Open Build Service.

2

How does CVE-2018-12473 work?

CVE-2018-12473 allows remote attackers to access files not in the current build by exploiting a path traversal vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12473?

CVE-2018-12473 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12473?

Versions prior to 0.9.1 of openSUSE Open Build Service are affected by CVE-2018-12473.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-12473?

To fix CVE-2018-12473, you should update Open Build Service to version 0.9.1 or later.

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