CVE-2020-7669
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.83%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7669 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects all versions of package github.com/u-root/u-root/pkg/tarutil. It is vulnerable to both leading and non-leading relative path traversal attacks in tar file extraction.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This affects all versions of package github.com/u-root/u-root/pkg/tarutil. It is vulnerable to both leading and non-leading relative path traversal attacks in tar file extraction.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| U-Root | U-Root | All versions |
References
- https://github.com/u-root/u-root/pull/1817Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-GOLANG-GITHUBCOMUROOTUROOTPKGTARUTIL-570428Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/u-root/u-root/pull/1817Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-GOLANG-GITHUBCOMUROOTUROOTPKGTARUTIL-570428Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7669?
This affects all versions of package github.com/u-root/u-root/pkg/tarutil. It is vulnerable to both leading and non-leading relative path traversal attacks in tar file extraction.
How severe is CVE-2020-7669?
CVE-2020-7669 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7669?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-7669?
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