HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2018-12015

In Perl through 5.26.2, the Archive::Tar module allows remote attackers to bypass a directory-traversal protection mechanism, and overwrite arbitrary files, via an archive file containing a symlink an...

Vulnerability Description

In Perl through 5.26.2, the Archive::Tar module allows remote attackers to bypass a directory-traversal protection mechanism, and overwrite arbitrary files, via an archive file containing a symlink and a regular file with the same name.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/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
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
DebianDebian Linux8.0
PerlPerl<= 5.26.2
Archive\\<= 2.28, tar_project
AppleMac Os X< 10.14.4
NetappData Ontap Edge-
NetappOncommand Workflow Automation-
NetappSnap Creator Framework-
NetappSnapdrive-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12015?

CVE-2018-12015 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Perl through 5.26.2, the Archive::Tar module allows remote attackers to bypass a directory-traversal protection mechanism, and overwrite arbitrary files, via an archive file containing a symlink an...

How severe is CVE-2018-12015?

CVE-2018-12015 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-2018-12015?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Perl Perl, Archive\ \, Apple Mac Os X.