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CVE-2019-13173

UnknownEPSS 2.78%

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CVE-2019-13173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. fstream before 1.0.12 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Overwrite. Extracting tarballs containing a hardlink to a file that already exists in the system, and a file that matches the hardlink, will overwrite the system's file with the contents of the extracted file. EPSS estimates a 2.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

fstream before 1.0.12 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Overwrite. Extracting tarballs containing a hardlink to a file that already exists in the system, and a file that matches the hardlink, will overwrite the system's file with the contents of the extracted file. The fstream.DirWriter() function is vulnerable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.78%

84.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Fstream ProjectFstream< 1.0.12

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13173?
fstream before 1.0.12 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Overwrite. Extracting tarballs containing a hardlink to a file that already exists in the system, and a file that matches the hardlink, will overwrite the system's file with the contents of the extracted file. The fstream.DirWriter() function is vulnerable.
How severe is CVE-2019-13173?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-13173 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13173?
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