CVE-2010-3842
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CVE-2010-3842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Absolute path traversal vulnerability in curl 7.20.0 through 7.21.1, when the --remote-header-name or -J option is used, allows remote servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files by using \ (backslash) as a separator of path components within the Content-disposition HTTP header.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in curl 7.20.0 through 7.21.1, when the --remote-header-name or -J option is used, allows remote servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files by using \ (backslash) as a separator of path components within the Content-disposition HTTP header.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Curl | Curl | 7.20.0 |
| Curl | Curl | 7.20.1 |
| Curl | Curl | 7.21.1 |
References
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20101013.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39532Vendor Advisory
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20101013.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39532Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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