CVE-2005-0161 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal in ACE archives, requiring user interaction to open the malicious file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0161?
CVE-2005-0161 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in unace 1.2b allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an ACE archive containing (1) ../ sequences or (2) absolute pathnames.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include E-Merge Unace.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0161?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2005-0161 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0161 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-0161, GHSA-m9jq-p64q-5v4g.