CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-10933: OpenBSD readdir directory traversal

First published: Thu Dec 05 2024(Updated: )

In OpenBSD 7.5 before errata 009 and OpenBSD 7.4 before errata 022, exclude any '/' in readdir name validation to avoid unexpected directory traversal on untrusted file systems.

Credit: 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenBSD<7.5<7.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-10933?

    CVE-2024-10933 has a moderate severity level due to the risk of unexpected directory traversal.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-10933?

    To fix CVE-2024-10933, update OpenBSD to version 7.4 or 7.5 applying the respective errata patches.

  • Which versions of OpenBSD are affected by CVE-2024-10933?

    CVE-2024-10933 affects OpenBSD versions earlier than 7.5 errata 009 and 7.4 errata 022.

  • What type of security issue is addressed in CVE-2024-10933?

    CVE-2024-10933 addresses a directory traversal vulnerability related to improper input validation in readdir.

  • Is CVE-2024-10933 exploitable on all file systems?

    CVE-2024-10933 is particularly concerning for untrusted file systems, where directory traversal may be exploited.

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