Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in cpio 2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a cpio file.
Product(s):
- GNU Cpio
- GNU cpio
- GNU cpio 1.0
- GNU cpio 1.1
- GNU cpio 1.2
- GNU cpio 1.3
- GNU cpio 2.4.2
- GNU cpio 2.5.90
- GNU cpio 2.5
- GNU cpio 2.6
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-1229, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-1229 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.