Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-12015
In Perl through 5.26.2, the Archive::Tar module allows remote attackers to bypass a directory-traversal protection mechanism, and overwrite arbitrary files, via an archive file containing a symlink and a regular file with the same name.
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-12015
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 57.00%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 97 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-12015
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
|
nvd@nist.gov |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
3.9
|
3.6
|
nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-12015
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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-2018-12015
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https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4226
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4226-1 perlThird Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/49
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-2019-3-25-2 macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 SierraMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2020
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2097
RHSA-2019:2097 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3684-1/
USN-3684-1: Perl vulnerability | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3684-2/
USN-3684-2: Perl vulnerability | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180927-0001/
CVE-2018-12015 Perl Vulnerability in NetApp Products | NetApp Product SecurityPatch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041048
Perl Directory Traversal Flaw in Archive::Tar Lets Remote Users Ovewrite Files on the Target System - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104423
Perl CVE-2018-12015 Directory Traversal VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=900834
#900834 - perl: CVE-2018-12015: Archive::Tar: directory traversal - Debian Bug report logsExploit;Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209600
About the security content of macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra - Apple SupportThird Party Advisory
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Mar/42
Bugtraq: APPLE-SA-2019-3-25-2 macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 SierraMailing List;Third Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2018-12015
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:perl:perl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_workflow_automation:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snap_creator_framework:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapdrive:-:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:data_ontap_edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:archive\:\:tar_project:archive\:\:tar:*:*:*:*:*:perl:*:*