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CVE-2015-0557

UnknownEPSS 3.37%

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CVE-2015-0557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 does not properly remove leading slashes from paths, which allows remote attackers to conduct absolute path traversal attacks and write to arbitrary files via multiple leading slashes in a path in an ARJ archive.. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 does not properly remove leading slashes from paths, which allows remote attackers to conduct absolute path traversal attacks and write to arbitrary files via multiple leading slashes in a path in an ARJ archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.37%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Arj SoftwareArj Archiver<= 3.10.22
FedoraprojectFedora20
FedoraprojectFedora21
FedoraprojectFedora22

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0557?
Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 does not properly remove leading slashes from paths, which allows remote attackers to conduct absolute path traversal attacks and write to arbitrary files via multiple leading slashes in a path in an ARJ archive.
How severe is CVE-2015-0557?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0557?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST