CVE-2015-1194

Name: CVE-2015-1194
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-21T18:59:55.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1194 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Pax Project	Pax	1\	20140703

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1194?

pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

How severe is CVE-2015-1194?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1194 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1194?

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-2015-1194?

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Source: NVD / NIST