CVE-2015-8860 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2015-8860?

CVE-2015-8860 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The tar package before 2.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

Q: How severe is CVE-2015-8860?

CVE-2015-8860 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8860?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.

Vulnerability Description

The tar package before 2.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nodejs	Node.Js	<= 1.8.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/57MitigationVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/57MitigationVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-8860?

CVE-2015-8860 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The tar package before 2.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

How severe is CVE-2015-8860?

CVE-2015-8860 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8860?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.