Path Traversal in Linux Kernel

CVE-2019-10220

Linux kernel CIFS implementation, version 4.9.0 is vulnerable to a relative paths injection in directory entry lists.

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

EPSS: 0.051 (91.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10220?
CVE-2019-10220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-11-27.
How severe is CVE-2019-10220?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-10220 known to be exploited?
7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.