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CVE-2014-3127

7.1 · HIGH

dpkg 1.15.9 on Debian squeeze introduces support for the "C-style encoded filenames" feature without recognizing that the squeeze patch program lacks this feature, which triggers an interaction err…

Published May 14, 2014debianCWE-22EPSS 2.07%

Overview

CVE-2014-3127 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting debian dpkg. It was published on May 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

dpkg 1.15.9 on Debian squeeze introduces support for the "C-style encoded filenames" feature without recognizing that the squeeze patch program lacks this feature, which triggers an interaction error that allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and modify files outside of the intended directories via a crafted source package. NOTE: this can be considered a release engineering problem in the effort to fix CVE-2014-0471.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update dpkg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3127?

CVE-2014-3127 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting debian dpkg. It was published on May 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-3127?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-3127?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update dpkg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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