Directory Traversal Vulnerability in pax by OpenBSD
CVE-2015-1194
Currently unrated
What is CVE-2015-1194?
The vulnerability in pax, a widely used archiving utility, allows remote attackers to exploit a directory traversal flaw through the use of symlink attacks. This can enable unauthorized file writes to arbitrary locations within the file system, potentially compromising system integrity and security. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to manipulate or overwrite critical files by crafting malicious archive files. Administrators are urged to implement necessary patches and update to secure versions of the software. For more information, please refer to related discussions and reports.