Vulnerability identifier: #VU63004
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-664
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
cURL
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: curl.haxx.se
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to delete files on the system.
The vulnerability exists in the curl command line tool when --no-clobber
is used together with --remove-on-error
. A remote attacker can trick the victim to connect to a malicious server and force the command line tool to remove unexpected files.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
cURL: 7.83.0
External links
http://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2022-27778.html
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.