CVE-2021-4287

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ReFirm Labs binwalk up to 2.3.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file src/binwalk/modules/extractor.py of the component Archive Extraction Handler. The manipulation leads to symlink following. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.3.3 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is fa0c0bd59b8588814756942fe4cb5452e76c1dcd. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216876.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:binwalk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

18 Jul 2023, 13:52

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Information

Published : 2022-12-27 11:15

Updated : 2024-05-17 02:03


NVD link : CVE-2021-4287

Mitre link : CVE-2021-4287

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-4287


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Products Affected

microsoft

  • binwalk
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CWE-61

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following