msrc_cve-2010-4226
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2014-02-02 00:00
Modified
2025-09-03 20:26
Summary
cpio, as used in build 2007.05.10, 2010.07.28, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink within an RPM package archive.

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Additional Resources
To determine the support lifecycle for your software, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle: https://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle
Disclaimer
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}


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