Debian update for plexus-archiver



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-1002200
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU13327

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1002200

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to directory traversal flaw. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use a specially crafted Zip archive, extract the valid user and overwrite any file.

Mitigation

Update the affected package to version: 1.2-1+deb8u1, 2.2-1+deb9u1

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4227


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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