SB2024010457 - Path traversal in xarchiver
Published: January 4, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024010457
CSH Severity
High
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.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within cpio archives. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted cpio archive and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.