dpkg-source in dpkg 1.3.0 through 1.18.23 is able to use a non-GNU patch program and does not offer a protection mechanism for blank-indented diff hunks, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a crafted Debian source package, as demonstrated by use of dpkg-source on NetBSD.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/20/2 | Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98064 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
Configurations
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History
No history.
Information
Published : 2017-04-26 05:59
Updated : 2017-05-10 17:46
NVD link : CVE-2017-8283
Mitre link : CVE-2017-8283
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-8283
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Products Affected
debian
- dpkg
CWE
CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')