CVE-2018-12476: obs-service-extract_file's outfilename parameter allows to write files outside of package directory

Published Jan 27, 2020
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Updated

Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in obs-service-tarscm of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15; openSUSE Factory allows remote attackers with control over a repository to overwrite files on the machine of the local user if a malicious service is executed. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 obs-service-tarscm versions prior to 0.9.2.1537788075.fefaa74:. openSUSE Factory obs-service-tarscm versions prior to 0.9.2.1537788075.fefaa74.

Affected Software

3 affected components
SUSE Obs-service-tar Scm<0.9.2.1537788075.fefaa74
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=15
SUSE openSUSE Factory

Event History

Jan 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12476?

CVE-2018-12476 is a Relative Path Traversal vulnerability found in obs-service-tar_scm of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 and openSUSE Factory.

2

How does CVE-2018-12476 affect affected software?

CVE-2018-12476 allows remote attackers with control over a repository to overwrite files on the machine of the local user if a malicious service is executed.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12476?

CVE-2018-12476 affects obs-service-tar_scm version 0.9.2.1537788075.fefaa74.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12476?

CVE-2018-12476 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

5

How can CVE-2018-12476 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2018-12476, it is recommended to update obs-service-tar_scm to a version that is not vulnerable.

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