Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg-source in dpkg before 1.14.31 and 1.15.x allows user-assisted remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a patch for a source-format 3.0 package.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Dpkg | <= 1.14.30 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053306.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053311.ht
- http://osvdb.org/70368
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42826Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42831Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43054
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2142Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45703
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1038-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0040Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0044Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0196
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64615
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053306.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053311.ht
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1679?
CVE-2010-1679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg-source in dpkg before 1.14.31 and 1.15.x allows user-assisted remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a patch for a so...
How severe is CVE-2010-1679?
CVE-2010-1679 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Dpkg.