CVE-2010-0396 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can modify arbitrary files via a crafted Debian source archive due to a directory traversal flaw in dpkg-source.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-0396?
CVE-2010-0396 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Mar 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the dpkg-source component in dpkg before 1.14.29 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via a crafted Debian source archive.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0396?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Dpkg.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0396?
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-2010-0396 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0396 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-0396, DSA-2011-1, GHSA-8p9h-cf62-j26q.