Path traversal in xarchiver - #VU85001
Published: January 4, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85001
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
xarchiver
xarchiver
Software vendor:
ib
ib
Description
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.