REDHAT-BUG-1179142: Low severity arkeia network backup vulnerability

Published Jan 6, 2015
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Updated

It was reported [1] that arc is susceptible to directory traversal. Original report: ... $ pwd /home/jwilk

$ arc x traversal.arc Extracting file: /tmp/moo

$ ls -l /tmp/moo -rw-r--r-- 1 jwilk users 4 Jan 4 2015 /tmp/moo

The script I used to create the test case is available at: https://bitbucket.org/jwilk/path-traversal-samples ...

No patches available at this time.

[1]: https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774527

Affected Software

1 affected component
arc arc

Event History

Jan 6, 2015
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1179142?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1179142 is considered high due to its potential for directory traversal vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1179142?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1179142, ensure that your version of arc is updated to include the patch addressing the directory traversal issue.

3

What products are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1179142?

The product affected by REDHAT-BUG-1179142 is the arc software by Arkeia Network Backup.

4

Can I exploit REDHAT-BUG-1179142?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1179142 is vulnerable to exploitation through directory traversal attacks if proper security measures are not in place.

5

When was REDHAT-BUG-1179142 reported?

REDHAT-BUG-1179142 was reported on January 4, 2015.

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