CVE-2014-3864 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can modify files outside intended directories via a crafted source package in dpkg-dev, requiring user interaction to process the package.
- 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-2014-3864?
CVE-2014-3864 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2014. 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 dpkg-source in dpkg-dev 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to modify files outside of the intended directories via a crafted source package that lacks a --- header line.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3864?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Dpkg-Dev.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3864?
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-2014-3864 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3864 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-3864, GHSA-h5rp-2257-ffxj, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-3864.