CVE-2016-7162

Name: CVE-2016-7162
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-26T15:59:04.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7162 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The _g_file_remove_directory function in file-utils.c in File Roller 3.5.4 through 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a folder in an archive.. EPSS estimates a 3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The _g_file_remove_directory function in file-utils.c in File Roller 3.5.4 through 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a folder in an archive.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.33%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.5.4
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.6.0
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.6.1
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.6.1.1
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.6.2
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.6.3
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.6.4
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.8.0
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.8.1
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.8.2
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.8.3
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.9.0
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.9.1
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.9.2
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.9.3
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.10
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.15
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.20
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.20.1
File Roller Project	File Roller	3.20.2

References

http://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/gnome.org/sources/file-roller/3.20/file-roller-3.20.3.newsThird Party Advisory
http://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/gnome.org/sources/file-roller/3.21/file-roller-3.21.90.newsBroken Link
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92896Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3074-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=698554Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://git.gnome.org/browse/file-roller/commit/?id=f70be1f41688859ec8dbe266df35a1839ceb96c5Patch
http://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/gnome.org/sources/file-roller/3.20/file-roller-3.20.3.newsThird Party Advisory
http://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/gnome.org/sources/file-roller/3.21/file-roller-3.21.90.newsBroken Link
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92896Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3074-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=698554Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://git.gnome.org/browse/file-roller/commit/?id=f70be1f41688859ec8dbe266df35a1839ceb96c5Patch

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7162?

The _g_file_remove_directory function in file-utils.c in File Roller 3.5.4 through 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a folder in an archive.

How severe is CVE-2016-7162?

CVE-2016-7162 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7162?

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