CVE-2010-1679 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg-source, affecting Debian dpkg versions before 1.14.31 and 1.15.x. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to modify arbitrary files by embedding directory traversal sequences within a patch for a source-format 3.0 package. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating medium severity, with an attack vector over the network and medium attack complexity. Successful exploitation could lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available via Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness and attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.14.30CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.9.19CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:1.9.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.9.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:1.9.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.9.21CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:1.9.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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