Vulnerability Description
cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.
CVSS Score
1.9
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Cpio | 2.11 |
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0080.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169458/Zimbra-Collaboration-Suite-TAR-Path-
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:066
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/07/5Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/18/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/21/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/27/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71914
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2906-1
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774669Exploit
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-cpio/2015-01/msg00000.htmlExploit
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0080.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169458/Zimbra-Collaboration-Suite-TAR-Path-
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:066
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/07/5Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1197?
CVE-2015-1197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.
How severe is CVE-2015-1197?
CVE-2015-1197 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1197?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Cpio.