CVE-2014-3227 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg versions 1.15.9, 1.16.x before 1.16.14, and 1.17.x before 1.17.9, affecting Debian systems. This flaw arises from an interaction error with non-compliant patch programs, allowing remote attackers to modify files outside intended directories via crafted source packages. With a CVSS score of 6.4 (medium severity), it has a low attack complexity and can lead to partial integrity and availability impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion for this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.15.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:1.15.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
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