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    CVE-2017-8283

    dpkg-source in dpkg 1.3.0 through 1.18.23 is able to use a non-GNU patch program and does not offer a protection mechanism for blank-indented diff hunks, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a crafted Debian source package, as demonstrated by use of dpkg-source on NetBSD.

    Published:Apr 26, 2017
    Last Modified:Apr 20, 2025
    EPS:Apr 26, 2017
    EPSS Score:0.0107
    CVSS Score:9.8

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Debian
    Product
    Dpkg

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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