CVE-2016-10173
UnknownEPSS 4.74%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the minitar before 0.6 and archive-tar-minitar 0.5.2 gems for Ruby allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a TAR archive entry.. EPSS estimates a 4.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the minitar before 0.6 and archive-tar-minitar 0.5.2 gems for Ruby allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a TAR archive entry.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Minitar | Archive-Tar-Minitar | <= 0.5.2 |
| Minitar | Minitar | <= 0.5.4 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/24/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/29/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95874Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/halostatue/minitar/commit/e25205ecbb6277ae8a3df1e6a306d7ed4458b6e4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/halostatue/minitar/issues/16Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/24/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/29/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95874Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/halostatue/minitar/commit/e25205ecbb6277ae8a3df1e6a306d7ed4458b6e4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/halostatue/minitar/issues/16Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10173?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the minitar before 0.6 and archive-tar-minitar 0.5.2 gems for Ruby allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a TAR archive entry.
How severe is CVE-2016-10173?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10173 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10173?
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-2016-10173?
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