Vulnerability Description
The _g_file_remove_directory function in file-utils.c in File Roller 3.5.4 through 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a folder in an archive.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| File Roller Project | File Roller | 3.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/gnome.org/sources/file-roller/3.20/file-roller-3.20.Third Party Advisory
- http://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/gnome.org/sources/file-roller/3.21/file-roller-3.21.Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92896Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3074-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=698554ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/file-roller/commit/?id=f70be1f41688859ec8dbe266df35Patch
- http://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/gnome.org/sources/file-roller/3.20/file-roller-3.20.Third Party Advisory
- http://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/gnome.org/sources/file-roller/3.21/file-roller-3.21.Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92896Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3074-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=698554ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/file-roller/commit/?id=f70be1f41688859ec8dbe266df35Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7162?
CVE-2016-7162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The _g_file_remove_directory function in file-utils.c in File Roller 3.5.4 through 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a folder in an archive.
How severe is CVE-2016-7162?
CVE-2016-7162 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-2016-7162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, File Roller Project File Roller.