CVE-2020-15908
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.73%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15908 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. tar/TarFileReader.cpp in Cauldron cbang (aka C-Bang or C!) before 1.6.0 allows Directory Traversal during extraction from a TAR archive.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
tar/TarFileReader.cpp in Cauldron cbang (aka C-Bang or C!) before 1.6.0 allows Directory Traversal during extraction from a TAR archive.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cauldrondevelopment | C\! | < 1.6.0 |
References
- https://github.com/CauldronDevelopmentLLC/cbang/commit/1c1dba62bd3e6fa9d0d0c0aa21926043b75382c7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/CauldronDevelopmentLLC/cbang/compare/1.5.1...1.6.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/CauldronDevelopmentLLC/cbang/commit/1c1dba62bd3e6fa9d0d0c0aa21926043b75382c7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/CauldronDevelopmentLLC/cbang/compare/1.5.1...1.6.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15908?
tar/TarFileReader.cpp in Cauldron cbang (aka C-Bang or C!) before 1.6.0 allows Directory Traversal during extraction from a TAR archive.
How severe is CVE-2020-15908?
CVE-2020-15908 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15908?
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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