MEDIUM · 5.8

CVE-2015-1038

p7zip 9.20.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

Vulnerability Description

p7zip 9.20.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FedoraprojectFedora22
OracleSolaris10.0
7-ZipP7Zip9.20.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-1038?

CVE-2015-1038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). p7zip 9.20.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

How severe is CVE-2015-1038?

CVE-2015-1038 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-2015-1038?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Fedora, Oracle Solaris, 7-Zip P7Zip.