CVE-2019-10220: Path Traversal

Published Nov 27, 2019
·
Updated

Last updated 25 April 2025

Other sources

Linux kernel CIFS implementation, version 4.9.0 is vulnerable to a relative paths injection in directory entry lists.

Launchpad

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.12<3.16.81
Linux Linux kernel>=3.17<4.4.208
Linux Linux kernel>=4.5<4.9.208
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.162
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.93
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.3.8
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Nov 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:12 PM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-10220?

CVE-2019-10220 can lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of directory entry lists due to relative path injection.

2

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2019-10220?

CVE-2019-10220 affects Linux kernel versions between 2.6.12 and 5.3.8, along with specific versions of Debian and Ubuntu Linux.

3

How can I remediate CVE-2019-10220?

To fix CVE-2019-10220, upgrade the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

4

What types of systems are typically vulnerable to CVE-2019-10220?

Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those using CIFS for file sharing, are vulnerable to CVE-2019-10220.

5

Is CVE-2019-10220 a confirmed vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2019-10220 has been officially documented and recognized as a vulnerability affecting the Linux CIFS implementation.

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