CVE-2020-36241: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Feb 05 2021(Updated: )
autoar-extractor.c in GNOME gnome-autoar through 0.2.4, as used by GNOME Shell, Nautilus, and other software, allows Directory Traversal during extraction because it lacks a check of whether a file's parent is a symlink to a directory outside of the intended extraction location.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME gnome-autoar | <=0.2.4 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =34 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-autoar/-/commit/adb067e645732fdbe7103516e506d09eb6a54429
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-autoar/-/issues/7
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BN5TVQ7OHZEGY6AGFLAZWCVCI53RYNHQ/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-10
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BN5TVQ7OHZEGY6AGFLAZWCVCI53RYNHQ/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36241?
CVE-2020-36241 is a vulnerability in GNOME gnome-autoar through version 0.2.4 that allows Directory Traversal during extraction.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-36241?
GNOME Shell, Nautilus, and other software that use gnome-autoar version 0.2.4 are affected by CVE-2020-36241.
How severe is CVE-2020-36241?
CVE-2020-36241 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can CVE-2020-36241 be exploited?
CVE-2020-36241 can be exploited through Directory Traversal by extracting files without checking if the parent directory is a symlink.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-36241?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2020-36241 is available in the updated version of gnome-autoar.
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