VDB-128712 · CVE-2015-9275 · Nessus 255160

arc 5.21q Archive File Path path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in arc 5.21q. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation as part of Archive File results in path traversal (Path). This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2015-9275. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in arc 5.21q. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation as part of a Archive File leads to a path traversal vulnerability (Path). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

ARC 5.21q allows directory traversal via a full pathname in an archive file.

The bug was discovered 03/04/2015. The weakness was disclosed 01/08/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugs.debian.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-9275 since 01/07/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1405 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 255160 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2015-9275), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (255160). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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5.21q

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Path
Class: Path traversal / Path
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 255160
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2015-9275

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/04/2015 🔍
01/07/2019 +1405 days 🔍
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01/08/2019 +1 days 🔍
01/08/2019 +0 days 🔍
08/26/2025 +2422 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-9275 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-9275
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-128712

Entryinfo

Created: 01/08/2019 10:32
Updated: 08/26/2025 23:34
Changes: 01/08/2019 10:32 (57), 04/26/2020 11:51 (1), 08/26/2025 23:34 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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