CVE-2022-36943
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CVE-2022-36943 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SSZipArchive versions 2.5.3 and older contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability due to lack of sanitization on paths which are symlinks. SSZipArchive will overwrite files on the filesystem when opening a malicious ZIP containing a symlink as the first item.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SSZipArchive versions 2.5.3 and older contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability due to lack of sanitization on paths which are symlinks. SSZipArchive will overwrite files on the filesystem when opening a malicious ZIP containing a symlink as the first item.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ziparchive Project | Ziparchive | <= 2.5.3 |
References
- https://github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-vgvw-6xcf-qqfcExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-vgvw-6xcf-qqfcExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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