CVE-2014-3697
UnknownEPSS 3.84%
Last modified
CVE-2014-3697 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the untar_block function in win32/untar.c in Pidgin before 2.10.10 on Windows allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a drive name in a tar archive of a smiley theme.. EPSS estimates a 3.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the untar_block function in win32/untar.c in Pidgin before 2.10.10 on Windows allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a drive name in a tar archive of a smiley theme.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.9 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.3 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.4 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.6 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.7 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.8 |
References
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=89Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=89Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-3697?
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the untar_block function in win32/untar.c in Pidgin before 2.10.10 on Windows allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a drive name in a tar archive of a smiley theme.
How severe is CVE-2014-3697?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3697 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3697?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2014-3697?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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