CVE-2010-1679

CVE-2010-1679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Dpkg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg-source in dpkg before 1.14.31 and 1.15.x allows user-assisted remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a patch for a source-format 3.0 package.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1679?
Directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg-source in dpkg before 1.14.31 and 1.15.x allows user-assisted remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a patch for a source-format 3.0 package.
How severe is CVE-2010-1679?
CVE-2010-1679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1679 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1679?
CVE-2010-1679 primarily affects Debian Dpkg. In total, 125 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1679?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1679 published?
CVE-2010-1679 was published on 2011-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (125)

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