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CVE-2015-1197

cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.

Published Feb 19, 2015 · corrected/updated Oct 15, 2026 · n/a n/a · evidence confidence high

cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.

Grounded briefings

Catalog interpretations for three audiences. Each brief cites ingested metadata and the original advisories below. They are not independent research and they do not invent exploit steps.

Executive

CVE-2015-1197 is a low public vulnerability record for n/a n/a. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. This summary is a catalog interpretation of the ingested metadata and cites the original advisories below.

System administrator

Identify whether n/a n/a is in your estate, then compare installed versions with the affected ranges. Affected packages or ranges on record: cpio (0 → 2.11+dfsg-4.1); cpio (0 → 2.11+dfsg-4.1); cpio (0 → 2.11+dfsg-4.1); gnu/cpio (2.11). Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. Prefer the vendor or distribution advisory linked in Sources before changing production systems. This is a catalog interpretation, not a runbook.

Security analyst

Signals on file: CVSS 1.9, EPSS 2.9%. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Sources contributing to this record: cve_org, epss, metasploit, nvd. Public exploit references, when present, are outbound links only and are not proof of active exploitation. This is a catalog interpretation of stored metadata.

Exploitation and remediation

  • Exploitation evidence

    Not listed as known exploited in CISA KEV. Not in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Patch and remediation

    No required-action text is stored yet. Use the vendor or CERT links in Sources for patch availability.

  • Safe detection guidance

    Compare installed versions with the affected ranges below and verify the advisory from the original publisher. This site stores metadata and outbound links only; it does not ship exploit code or proof-of-concept payloads.

Technology hubs

Debian

Code

The project this record applies to. Exploit listings stay in References.

No public source repository is identified for this product.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Feb 19, 2015 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.

  2. Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.

  3. Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev

    Fix available

    cpio fixed in 2.11+dfsg-4.1; cpio fixed in 2.11+dfsg-4.1; cpio fixed in 2.11+dfsg-4.1

  4. Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev

    Fix available

    cpio fixed in 2.11+dfsg-4.1

  5. Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev

    Updated

    cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.

Affected

  • Debian:12 cpio0 → 2.11+dfsg-4.1
  • Debian:13 cpio0 → 2.11+dfsg-4.1
  • Debian:14 cpio0 → 2.11+dfsg-4.1
  • cpe gnu/cpio2.11
  • vendor n/a n/aversion unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2015-1197

    cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2015-1197

    30-day exploitation probability 2.9%

    first.org
  • Metasploit ModulesPublic exploit moduleexploit_linux/http/zimbra_cpio_cve_2022_41352

    Public module reference (excellent). Module source is not copied into this catalog.

    rapid7.com
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2015-1197

    cpio 2.11, when using the --no-absolute-filenames option, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in an archive.

    nvd.nist.gov
  • OSV.devPackage advisoryDEBIAN-CVE-2015-1197
    osv.dev
  • Packet Storm SecurityCited referencehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169458/Zimbra-Collaboration-Suite-TAR-Path-Traversal.html

    Packet Storm link already published on the finding.

    packetstormsecurity.com

References