Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in uupdate in devscripts 2.14.1 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via a crafted .orig.tar file, related to a symlink.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.14.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=737160
- http://osvdb.org/102748
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/31/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/31/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65260
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2649-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1059947Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90842
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=737160
- http://osvdb.org/102748
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/31/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/31/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65260
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2649-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1059947Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1833?
CVE-2014-1833 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in uupdate in devscripts 2.14.1 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via a crafted .orig.tar file, related to a symlink.
How severe is CVE-2014-1833?
CVE-2014-1833 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1833?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts.