Vulnerability Description
cpio, as used in build 2007.05.10, 2010.07.28, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink within an RPM package archive.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Cpio | All versions |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 2007.05.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-04/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-03/msg00008.html
- http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4226.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=665768Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-04/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-03/msg00008.html
- http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4226.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=665768Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4226?
CVE-2010-4226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). cpio, as used in build 2007.05.10, 2010.07.28, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink within an RPM package archive.
How severe is CVE-2010-4226?
CVE-2010-4226 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4226?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Cpio, Opensuse Opensuse.