CVE-2014-7206 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can write to arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the Apt changelog command, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-7206?
CVE-2014-7206 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Oct 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The changelog command in Apt before 1.0.9.2 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the changelog file.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7206?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Advanced Package Tool, Debian Apt.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7206?
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-2014-7206 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7206 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-7206, DSA-3048-1, GHSA-pvf6-chpc-2vfx, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-7206, USN-2370-1.