Vulnerability Description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in curl 7.20.0 through 7.21.1, when the --remote-header-name or -J option is used, allows remote servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files by using \ (backslash) as a separator of path components within the Content-disposition HTTP header.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Curl | Curl | 7.20.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20101013.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39532Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024583
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/13/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/13/4Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/13/5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=642642
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20101013.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39532Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024583
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/13/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/13/4Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/13/5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=642642
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3842?
CVE-2010-3842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in curl 7.20.0 through 7.21.1, when the --remote-header-name or -J option is used, allows remote servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files by using \ (backsl...
How severe is CVE-2010-3842?
CVE-2010-3842 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Curl Curl.