Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the read_long_names function in libelf/elf_begin.c in elfutils 0.152 and 0.161 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files to the root directory via a / (slash) in a crafted archive, as demonstrated using the ar program.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elfutils Project | Elfutils | 0.152 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0033.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148321.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148326.ht
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61934
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62560
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62661
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:047
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/29/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71804
- https://git.fedorahosted.org/cgit/elfutils.git/commit/?id=147018e729e7c22eeabf15Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedorahosted.org/pipermail/elfutils-devel/2014-December/004499.htm
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0033.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148321.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148326.ht
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61934
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9447?
CVE-2014-9447 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the read_long_names function in libelf/elf_begin.c in elfutils 0.152 and 0.161 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files to the root directory via a / (s...
How severe is CVE-2014-9447?
CVE-2014-9447 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9447?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elfutils Project Elfutils.