CVE-2018-12477

obs-service-refresh_patches can be tricked into deleting '..' or other unrelated directories

Description

A Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences vulnerability in Open Build Service allows remote attackers to cause deletion of directories by tricking obs-service-refresh_patches to delete them. Affected releases are openSUSE Open Build Service: versions prior to d6244245dda5367767efc989446fe4b5e4609cce.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.32%
Third-Party Advisory lwn.net
Affected: openSUSE Open Build Service
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1108189
https://lwn.net/Articles/766535/ mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12477?
CVE-2018-12477 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12477?
To fix CVE-2018-12477, 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-2018-12477 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12477 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-2018-12477?
CVE-2018-12477 affects openSUSE Open Build Service.
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