Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Avast before 150918-0 allows remote attackers to delete or write to arbitrary files via a crafted entry in a ZIP archive.
CVSS Score
6.4
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avast | Avast Antivirus | <= 151017-1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN25576608/index.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2015-000160Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033860
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN25576608/index.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2015-000160Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033860
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5662?
CVE-2015-5662 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in Avast before 150918-0 allows remote attackers to delete or write to arbitrary files via a crafted entry in a ZIP archive.
How severe is CVE-2015-5662?
CVE-2015-5662 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-2015-5662?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avast Avast Antivirus.