Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Chorus2 2.4.2 add-on for Kodi allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %2E%2E%252e (encoded dot dot slash) in the image path, as demonstrated by image/image%3A%2F%2F%2e%2e%252fetc%252fpasswd.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kodi | Kodi | 17.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141043/Kodi-17.1-Arbitrary-File-Disclosure.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/27ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96481
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/01/msg00009.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41312/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141043/Kodi-17.1-Arbitrary-File-Disclosure.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/27ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96481
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/01/msg00009.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41312/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5982?
CVE-2017-5982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in the Chorus2 2.4.2 add-on for Kodi allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %2E%2E%252e (encoded dot dot slash) in the image path, as demonstrated by i...
How severe is CVE-2017-5982?
CVE-2017-5982 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-2017-5982?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kodi Kodi.