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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2017-1000026

Chef Software's mixlib-archive versions 0.3.0 and older are vulnerable to a directory traversal attack allowing attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by using ".." in tar archive entries

Vulnerability Description

Chef Software's mixlib-archive versions 0.3.0 and older are vulnerable to a directory traversal attack allowing attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by using ".." in tar archive entries

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/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

VendorProductVersions
ProgressMixlib-Archive<= 0.3.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1000026?

CVE-2017-1000026 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Chef Software's mixlib-archive versions 0.3.0 and older are vulnerable to a directory traversal attack allowing attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by using ".." in tar archive entries

How severe is CVE-2017-1000026?

CVE-2017-1000026 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-2017-1000026?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Progress Mixlib-Archive.