Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-1194
Potential exploit
pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.
Products affected by CVE-2015-1194
- cpe:2.3:a:pax_project:pax:1\:20140703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-1194
0.42%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 59 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-1194
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-1194
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-1194
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774716
#774716 - paxtar: directory traversal vulnerabilities (CVE-2015-1193 CVE-2015-1194) - Debian Bug report logsExploit
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/18/3
oss-security - Re: CVE request: pigz, kgb, pax: directory traversal
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