CVE-2015-1192: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in kgb 1.0b4 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a f

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-1192 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting kgb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in kgb 1.0b4 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a full pathname in a crafted archive.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2015-01-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kgb project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-21 18:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kgb project kgb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0b4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0b4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kgb || rpm -q kgb || kgb --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0b4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kgb sudo apt install kgb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0b4> sudo apt-mark hold kgb

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kgb sudo dnf downgrade kgb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0b4> sudo dnf versionlock add kgb

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-1192?

kgb: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1192 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1192 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-1192 affect?

CVE-2015-1192 affects kgb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in kgb 1.0b4 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a full pathname in a crafted archive.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1192?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

References

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