CVE-2014-3864

Published: May 30, 2014Modified: May 6, 2026

6.4

Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Exploitability: 10.0 / Impact: 4.9

Source: NVD

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg-source in dpkg-dev 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to modify files outside of the intended directories via a crafted source package that lacks a --- header line.

Affected (1)

Products: Debian: Dpkg Dev

Debian

1 product

Dpkg Dev

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Debian Dpkg Dev	Version 1.3.0

Related CWEs

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (10)

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/25/2

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2953

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67725

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2242-1

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=746498

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/25/2