SB2017012712 - Improper input validation in borgbackup (Alpine package)



SB2017012712 - Improper input validation in borgbackup (Alpine package)

Published: January 27, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017012712
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10100)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary archives.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing duplicate archive names during manifest recovery. A remote attacker can spoof the names of archives and trick the victim into using malicious file.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.