CVE-2020-7211
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.14%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7211 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. tftp.c in libslirp 4.1.0, as used in QEMU 4.2.0, does not prevent ..\ directory traversal on Windows.. EPSS estimates a 4.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
tftp.c in libslirp 4.1.0, as used in QEMU 4.2.0, does not prevent ..\ directory traversal on Windows.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Libslirp Project | Libslirp | 4.1.0 |
| Qemu | Qemu | 4.2.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/slirp/libslirp/commit/14ec36e107a8c9af7d0a80c3571fe39b291ff1d4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-7211Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/slirp/libslirp/commit/14ec36e107a8c9af7d0a80c3571fe39b291ff1d4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-7211Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7211?
tftp.c in libslirp 4.1.0, as used in QEMU 4.2.0, does not prevent ..\ directory traversal on Windows.
How severe is CVE-2020-7211?
CVE-2020-7211 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7211?
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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