Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in rar 2.02 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via a .. (dot dot) attack on archived filenames.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rarsoft | Rar | <= 2.02 |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.security.nnov.ru/advisories/archdt.aspExploitVendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.security.nnov.ru/advisories/archdt.aspExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1271?
CVE-2001-1271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Directory traversal vulnerability in rar 2.02 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via a .. (dot dot) attack on archived filenames.
How severe is CVE-2001-1271?
CVE-2001-1271 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-2001-1271?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rarsoft Rar.