CVE-2015-1197

Low

Description

cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.

SeverityLow
CVSS1.9
Exploit probability—
ProductGnu Cpio
PublishedFeb 19, 2015
First seenFeb 19, 2015

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gnu cpio2.11—

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CVE-2015-1197 · Gnu Cpio · Dark Radar