CVE-2015-1197

Name: CVE-2015-1197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-19T15:59:12.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1197 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.91%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Cpio	2.11

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1197?

cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.

How severe is CVE-2015-1197?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1197 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1197?

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