CVE-2018-17828: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Oct 01 2018(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in ZZIPlib 0.13.69 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a zip file, because of the function unzzip_cat in the bins/unzzipcat-mem.c file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| zziplib | =0.13.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17828?
CVE-2018-17828 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17828?
To remediate CVE-2018-17828, update ZZIPlib to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17828?
CVE-2018-17828 is a directory traversal vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-17828?
CVE-2018-17828 affects users of ZZIPlib version 0.13.69.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2018-17828?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2018-17828 to overwrite arbitrary files on the system by crafting a malicious zip file.
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