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8.8
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CVE-2022-1271: Tukaani XZ Utils xzgrep Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Apr 07 2022(Updated: )

An arbitrary file write vulnerability was found in GNU gzip's zgrep utility. When zgrep is applied on the attacker's chosen file name (for example, a crafted file name), this can overwrite an attacker's content to an arbitrary attacker-selected file. This flaw occurs due to insufficient validation when processing filenames with two or more newlines where selected content and the target file names are embedded in crafted multi-line file names. This flaw allows a remote, low privileged attacker to force zgrep to write arbitrary files on the system.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/gzip<0:1.5-11.el7_9
0:1.5-11.el7_9
redhat/xz<0:5.2.2-2.el7_9
0:5.2.2-2.el7_9
redhat/gzip<0:1.9-13.el8_5
0:1.9-13.el8_5
redhat/xz<0:5.2.4-4.el8_6
0:5.2.4-4.el8_6
redhat/gzip<0:1.9-10.el8_1
0:1.9-10.el8_1
redhat/xz<0:5.2.4-4.el8_1
0:5.2.4-4.el8_1
redhat/gzip<0:1.9-10.el8_2
0:1.9-10.el8_2
redhat/xz<0:5.2.4-4.el8_2
0:5.2.4-4.el8_2
redhat/gzip<0:1.9-13.el8_4
0:1.9-13.el8_4
redhat/xz<0:5.2.4-4.el8_4
0:5.2.4-4.el8_4
redhat/xz<0:5.2.5-8.el9_0
0:5.2.5-8.el9_0
redhat/gzip<0:1.10-9.el9_0
0:1.10-9.el9_0
redhat/redhat-virtualization-host<0:4.3.23-20220622.0.el7_9
0:4.3.23-20220622.0.el7_9
GNU gzip<1.12
Redhat Jboss Data Grid=7.0.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
IBM Security Guardium<=11.3
IBM Security Guardium<=11.4
IBM Security Guardium<=11.5
Tukaani XZ Utils
redhat/gzip<1.12
1.12
debian/gzip
1.9-3+deb10u1
1.10-4+deb11u1
1.12-1
1.12-1.1
debian/xz-utils
5.2.4-1+deb10u1
5.2.5-2.1~deb11u1
5.4.1-0.2
5.6.1+really5.4.5-1

Remedy

https://git.tukaani.org/?p=xz.git;a=commit;h=69d1b3fc29677af8ade8dc15dba83f0589cb63d6

Remedy

https://lists.gnu.org/r/bug-gzip/2022-04/msg00011.html

Remedy

https://tukaani.org/xz/xzgrep-ZDI-CAN-16587.patch

Remedy

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/07/8

Remedy

Red Hat has investigated whether possible mitigation exists for this issue, and has not been able to identify a practical example. Please update the affected package as soon as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-1271?

    CVE-2022-1271 is a vulnerability in Tukaani XZ Utils that allows for remote code execution through argument injection in the xzgrep utility.

  • How does CVE-2022-1271 affect me?

    If you are using Tukaani XZ Utils and running the xzgrep utility on an attacker-controlled file, this vulnerability could allow the attacker to overwrite content to an arbitrary file.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-1271?

    CVE-2022-1271 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is classified as high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-1271?

    To fix CVE-2022-1271, you should update Tukaani XZ Utils to the latest version available and apply any patches provided by the vendor.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1271?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-1271 on the official CVE website or the vendor's security advisory page.

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