CVE-2020-7211: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Jan 21 2020(Updated: )
tftp.c in libslirp 4.1.0, as used in QEMU 4.2.0, does not prevent ..\ directory traversal on Windows.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libslirp Project Libslirp | =4.1.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| QEMU qemu | =4.2.0 | |
| debian/libslirp | <=4.4.0-1+deb11u2<=4.7.0-1<=4.8.0-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7211?
CVE-2020-7211 is a vulnerability in the libslirp library, as used in QEMU, that allows directory traversal on Windows systems.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7211?
The severity of CVE-2020-7211 is rated as high, with a severity value of 7.5.
How does CVE-2020-7211 affect Windows systems?
CVE-2020-7211 allows directory traversal on Windows systems, potentially enabling attackers to access files outside of the intended directory.
What is the affected version of libslirp in CVE-2020-7211?
The affected version of libslirp in CVE-2020-7211 is 4.1.0, as used in QEMU 4.2.0.
How can the CVE-2020-7211 vulnerability be fixed?
To fix the CVE-2020-7211 vulnerability, it is recommended to update libslirp to version 4.4.0-1+deb11u2 or 4.7.0-1 or later.
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