CVE-2016-5725
UnknownEPSS 24.14%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5725 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in JCraft JSch before 0.1.54 on Windows, when the mode is ChannelSftp.OVERWRITE, allows remote SFTP servers to write to arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a response to a recursive GET command.. EPSS estimates a 24.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in JCraft JSch before 0.1.54 on Windows, when the mode is ChannelSftp.OVERWRITE, allows remote SFTP servers to write to arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a response to a recursive GET command.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jcraft | Jsch | <= 0.1.53 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138809/jsch-0.1.53-Path-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Sep/53Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.jcraft.com/jsch/ChangeLogRelease Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93100Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2016-5725Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40411/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138809/jsch-0.1.53-Path-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Sep/53Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.jcraft.com/jsch/ChangeLogRelease Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93100Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2016-5725Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40411/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5725?
Directory traversal vulnerability in JCraft JSch before 0.1.54 on Windows, when the mode is ChannelSftp.OVERWRITE, allows remote SFTP servers to write to arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a response to a recursive GET command.
How severe is CVE-2016-5725?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5725 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5725?
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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