CVE-2023-7207
MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.91%
Last modified
CVE-2023-7207 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Debian's cpio contains a path traversal vulnerability. This issue was introduced by reverting CVE-2015-1197 patches which had caused a regression in --no-absolute-filenames. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Debian's cpio contains a path traversal vulnerability. This issue was introduced by reverting CVE-2015-1197 patches which had caused a regression in --no-absolute-filenames. Upstream has since provided a proper fix to --no-absolute-filenames.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Cpio | 2.13 |
References
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-7207Third Party Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-7207Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-7207?
Debian's cpio contains a path traversal vulnerability. This issue was introduced by reverting CVE-2015-1197 patches which had caused a regression in --no-absolute-filenames. Upstream has since provided a proper fix to --no-absolute-filenames.
How severe is CVE-2023-7207?
CVE-2023-7207 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7207?
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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