Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Info-ZIP UnZip 5.42 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via a .. (dot dot) in an extracted filename.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Info-Zip | Unzip | <= 5.42 |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-47800-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1000928.1-1
- http://www.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/UnZip.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-47800-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1000928.1-1
- http://www.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/UnZip.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1268?
CVE-2001-1268 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Directory traversal vulnerability in Info-ZIP UnZip 5.42 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via a .. (dot dot) in an extracted filename.
How severe is CVE-2001-1268?
CVE-2001-1268 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1268?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Info-Zip Unzip.