SB1997090101 - Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Linux kernel
Published: September 1, 1997
Security Bulletin ID
SB1997090101
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
Linux implementations of TFTP would allow access to files outside the restricted directory.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.