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CVE-2015-1192

5.0 · MEDIUM

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in kgb 1.0b4 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a full pathname in a crafted archive.

Published Jan 21, 2015kgb_projectCWE-22EPSS 1.50%

Overview

CVE-2015-1192 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kgb_project kgb. It was published on January 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in kgb 1.0b4 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a full pathname in a crafted archive.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kgb_project. Update kgb 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.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/62203Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/18/3Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72111Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774989Refsecunia.com/advisories/62203Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/18/3Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72111Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774989

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1192?

CVE-2015-1192 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kgb_project kgb. It was published on January 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-1192?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-1192?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kgb_project. Update kgb 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-1192?

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