CVE-2014-3127 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg 1.15.9 on Debian Squeeze, stemming from a mismatch in "C-style encoded filenames" support between dpkg and the patch program. This flaw allows remote attackers to modify files outside intended directories via crafted source packages. With a CVSS score of 7.1 (High), exploitation requires high attack complexity but can lead to complete integrity and availability compromise. There is no public exploit code, evidence of active exploitation, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.16.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:1.16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.16.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:1.16.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.16.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:1.16.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.16.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:1.16.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.16.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:1.16.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C
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