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CVE-2016-6232

7.5 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in KArchive before 5.24, as used in KDE Frameworks, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in a filename in an archive file,…

Published Aug 2, 2016CWE-22EPSS 4.43%

Overview

CVE-2016-6232 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 2, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in KArchive before 5.24, as used in KDE Frameworks, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in a filename in an archive file, related to KNewsstuff downloads.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00023.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-09/msg00000.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3643Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/16/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/16/3Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91806Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3042-1Refquickgit.kde.org/?p=karchive.git&a=commit&h=0cb243f64eef45565741b27364cece7d5c349c37Refusn.ubuntu.com/4100-1/Refwww.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20160724-1.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6232?

CVE-2016-6232 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 2, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-6232?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2016-6232?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2016-6232?

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