What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16680?

CVE-2019-16680 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-16680?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-16680. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-16680?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-16680. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

File Roller CVE-2019-16680

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2019-09-21 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal File Roller Ubuntu Linux Debian Linux Enterprise Linux

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 21, 2019 - 21:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in GNOME file-roller before 3.29.91. It allows a single ./../ path traversal via a filename contained in a TAR archive, possibly overwriting a file during extraction.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in GNOME file-roller before 3.29.91. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. An issue was discovered in GNOME file-roller before 3.29.91. It allows a single ./../ path traversal via a filename contained in a TAR archive, possibly overwriting a file during extraction. Affected products include: Gnome File-Roller, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux. Version information: before 3.29.91..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.