Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-3864
Directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg-source in dpkg-dev 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to modify files outside of the intended directories via a crafted source package that lacks a --- header line.
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal
Products affected by CVE-2014-3864
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg-dev:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-3864
1.21%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 85 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-3864
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.4
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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4.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-3864
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-3864
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=746498
#746498 - dpkg-source: Directory traversal on unpack through missing --- header line - Debian Bug report logsVendor Advisory
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/25/2
oss-security - CVE request: another path traversal in dpkg-source during unpack
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http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2953
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-2953-1 dpkg
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67725
dpkg Source Package Header Line Processing Local Directory Traversal Vulnerability
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2242-1
USN-2242-1: dpkg vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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