CVE-2023-38346: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Sep 22 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Wind River VxWorks 6.9 and 7. The function ``tarExtract`` implements TAR file extraction and thereby also processes files within an archive that have relative or absolute file paths. A developer using the "tarExtract" function may expect that the function will strip leading slashes from absolute paths or stop processing when encountering relative paths that are outside of the extraction path, unless otherwise forced. This could lead to unexpected and undocumented behavior, which in general could result in a directory traversal, and associated unexpected behavior.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windriver Vxworks | =6.9 | |
| Windriver Vxworks | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-38346.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38346?
CVE-2023-38346 has a severity of 8.8, which is considered high.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-38346?
Wind River VxWorks 6.9 and 7 are affected by CVE-2023-38346.
What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?
The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-22.
How can I fix the CVE-2023-38346 vulnerability?
A fix or patch for CVE-2023-38346 is not currently available. It is recommended to follow the official Wind River security notices for updates and mitigation instructions.
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