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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2022-36943

SSZipArchive versions 2.5.3 and older contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability due to lack of sanitization on paths which are symlinks. SSZipArchive will overwrite files on the filesystem when op...

Vulnerability Description

SSZipArchive versions 2.5.3 and older contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability due to lack of sanitization on paths which are symlinks. SSZipArchive will overwrite files on the filesystem when opening a malicious ZIP containing a symlink as the first item.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Ziparchive ProjectZiparchive<= 2.5.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-36943?

CVE-2022-36943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). SSZipArchive versions 2.5.3 and older contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability due to lack of sanitization on paths which are symlinks. SSZipArchive will overwrite files on the filesystem when op...

How severe is CVE-2022-36943?

CVE-2022-36943 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-36943?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ziparchive Project Ziparchive.