Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in pigz 2.3.1 allow remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a (1) full pathname or (2) .. (dot dot) in an archive.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zlib | Pigz | 2.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00017.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/18/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72109
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774978Exploit
- https://github.com/madler/pigz/commit/fdad1406b3ec809f4954ff7cdf9e99eb18c2458f
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00017.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/18/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72109
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774978Exploit
- https://github.com/madler/pigz/commit/fdad1406b3ec809f4954ff7cdf9e99eb18c2458f
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1191?
CVE-2015-1191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in pigz 2.3.1 allow remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a (1) full pathname or (2) .. (dot dot) in an archive.
How severe is CVE-2015-1191?
CVE-2015-1191 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-2015-1191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zlib Pigz.