Vulnerability Description
The ZipCommon::isValidPath() function in Zip/src/ZipCommon.cpp in POCO C++ Libraries before 1.8 does not properly restrict the filename value in the ZIP header, which allows attackers to conduct absolute path traversal attacks during the ZIP decompression, and possibly create or overwrite arbitrary files, via a crafted ZIP file, related to a "file path injection vulnerability".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pocoproject | Poco | < 1.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pocoproject/poco/issues/1968ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00013.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4083Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pocoproject/poco/issues/1968ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00013.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4083Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000472?
CVE-2017-1000472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The ZipCommon::isValidPath() function in Zip/src/ZipCommon.cpp in POCO C++ Libraries before 1.8 does not properly restrict the filename value in the ZIP header, which allows attackers to conduct absol...
How severe is CVE-2017-1000472?
CVE-2017-1000472 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000472?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pocoproject Poco, Debian Debian Linux.