Vulnerability Description
The bs_worker code in open build service before 20170320 followed relative symlinks, allowing reading of files outside of the package source directory during build, allowing leakage of private information.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Open Build Service | <= 2.7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1029824
- https://github.com/openSUSE/open-build-service/commit/ba27c91351878bc297ec4baba0
- https://www.suse.com/de-de/security/cve/CVE-2017-5188/
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1029824
- https://github.com/openSUSE/open-build-service/commit/ba27c91351878bc297ec4baba0
- https://www.suse.com/de-de/security/cve/CVE-2017-5188/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5188?
CVE-2017-5188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The bs_worker code in open build service before 20170320 followed relative symlinks, allowing reading of files outside of the package source directory during build, allowing leakage of private informa...
How severe is CVE-2017-5188?
CVE-2017-5188 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5188?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Open Build Service.