CVE-2018-17297: Path Traversal

Q: What is CVE-2018-17297?

CVE-2018-17297 is a vulnerability in the unzip function in ZipUtil.java in Hutool before 4.1.12 that allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename within a ZIP archive.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-17297?

The severity of CVE-2018-17297 is high with a rating of 7.5.

Q: Which software is affected by CVE-2018-17297?

Hutool versions up to and excluding 4.1.12 are affected by CVE-2018-17297.

Q: How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2018-17297?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2018-17297 by using directory traversal sequences in a filename within a ZIP archive to overwrite arbitrary files.

Q: Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17297?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-17297 in the GitHub issue: https://github.com/looly/hutool/issues/162

Published Sep 21, 2018

Updated

The unzip function in ZipUtil.java in Hutool before 4.1.12 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename within a ZIP archive.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Hutool Hutool<4.1.12

Event History

Sep 21, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17297?

CVE-2018-17297 is a vulnerability in the unzip function in ZipUtil.java in Hutool before 4.1.12 that allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename within a ZIP archive.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17297?

The severity of CVE-2018-17297 is high with a rating of 7.5.

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-17297?