CVE-2019-14452
UnknownEPSS 3.69%
Last modified
CVE-2019-14452 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sigil before 0.9.16 is vulnerable to a directory traversal, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in a ZIP archive entry that is mishandled during extraction.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Sigil before 0.9.16 is vulnerable to a directory traversal, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in a ZIP archive entry that is mishandled during extraction.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sigil-Ebook | Sigil | < 0.9.16 |
| Flightcrew Project | Flightcrew | >= 0.9.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
References
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/commit/04e2f280cc4a0766bedcc7b9eb56449ceecc2ad4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/commit/0979ba8d10c96ebca330715bfd4494ea0e019a8fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/commit/369eebe936e4a8c83cc54662a3412ce8bef189e4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/compare/ea7f27d...5b867e5Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/releases/tag/0.9.16Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/flightcrew/issues/52#issuecomment-505967936Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/flightcrew/issues/52#issuecomment-505997355Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4085-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/commit/04e2f280cc4a0766bedcc7b9eb56449ceecc2ad4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/commit/0979ba8d10c96ebca330715bfd4494ea0e019a8fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/commit/369eebe936e4a8c83cc54662a3412ce8bef189e4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/compare/ea7f27d...5b867e5Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/releases/tag/0.9.16Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/flightcrew/issues/52#issuecomment-505967936Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/flightcrew/issues/52#issuecomment-505997355Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4085-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-14452?
Sigil before 0.9.16 is vulnerable to a directory traversal, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in a ZIP archive entry that is mishandled during extraction.
How severe is CVE-2019-14452?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-14452 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14452?
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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