SB2020111311 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for librepo
Published: November 13, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020111311
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14352)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in remote repository metadata. A remote attacker with control over the repository can trick the victim into downloading software and copy files outside of the destination directory on the targeted system. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.