Zlib pigz 2.3.1 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Zlib pigz 2.3.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-1191. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Zlib pigz 2.3.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in pigz 2.3.1 allow remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a (1) full pathname or (2) .. (dot dot) in an archive.

The weakness was shared 01/21/2015 by Alexander Cherepanov (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-1191 since 01/18/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81350 (Fedora 21 : pigz-2.3.3-1.fc21 (2015-1488)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168632 (OpenSuSE Security Update for Security pigz (openSUSE-SU-2016:0662-1)).

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 databases at X-Force (100017), Tenable (81350), SecurityFocus (BID 72109†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48730†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Nessus ID: 81350
Nessus Name: Fedora 21 : pigz-2.3.3-1.fc21 (2015-1488)
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: ALAS-2015-499
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Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: fdad1406b3ec809f4954ff7cdf9e99eb18c2458f
Researcher: Alexander Cherepanov
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1191 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1191
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73734
X-Force: 100017
SecurityFocus: 72109 - pigz CVE-2015-1191 Multiple Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 48730 - pigz 2.3.1 Remote File System Read due to Directory Traversal Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 11/30/2024 22:17
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (59), 06/20/2017 08:52 (9), 04/11/2022 15:24 (4), 04/11/2022 15:30 (1), 11/30/2024 22:17 (29)
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