CVE-2018-12476

obs-service-extract_file's outfilename parameter allows to write files outside of package directory

Description

Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in obs-service-tar_scm of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15; openSUSE Factory allows remote attackers with control over a repository to overwrite files on the machine of the local user if a malicious service is executed. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 obs-service-tar_scm versions prior to 0.9.2.1537788075.fefaa74:. openSUSE Factory obs-service-tar_scm versions prior to 0.9.2.1537788075.fefaa74.

Categories

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Affected: SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15
Affected: openSUSE Factory
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12476?
CVE-2018-12476 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12476?
To fix CVE-2018-12476, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-12476 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12476 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-12476?
CVE-2018-12476 affects SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15, openSUSE Factory.
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