CVE-2019-9195 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 26 Feb 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in ZIP archives processed by the Grin library.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-9195?

CVE-2019-9195 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

util/src/zip.rs in Grin before 1.0.2 mishandles suspicious files. An attacker can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in a ZIP archive.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9195?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Grin Grin.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9195?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9195 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2019-9195 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9195 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v6c9-7f38-qq3j.