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GnuWin32: Cpio

by GnuWin32v2.6-2

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GNU cpio copies files into or out of a cpio or tar archive. The archive can be another file on the disk, a magnetic tape, or a pipe.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id GnuWin32.Cpio --exact --version 2.6-2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for GnuWin32: Cpio

GnuWin32: Cpio uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x86)
installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for GnuWin32: Cpio →

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Installers · v2.6-2

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
Inno Setup
-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

3 known CVEs via NVD

  • medium4.9Patched in wingetCVE-2023-7207affects v2.13Feb 28, 2024

    Debian's cpio contains a path traversal vulnerability. This issue was introduced by reverting CVE-2015-1197 patches which had caused a regression in --no-absolute-filenames. Upstream has since provided a proper fix to --no-absolute-filenames.

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  • medium5.3Patched in wingetCVE-2023-7216Feb 5, 2024

    A path traversal vulnerability was found in the CPIO utility. This issue could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to trick a user into opening a specially crafted archive. During the extraction process, the archiver could follow symlinks outside of the intended directory, w...

  • high7.8Fix availableCVE-2021-38185affects <=2.13Aug 7, 2021

    GNU cpio through 2.13 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted pattern file, because of a dstring.c ds_fgetstr integer overflow that triggers an out-of-bounds heap write. NOTE: it is unclear whether there are common cases where the pattern file, associated with t...

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Source: NVD, updated 4h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GnuWin32: Cpio on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GnuWin32.Cpio --exact --version 2.6-2. winget downloads the installer from GnuWin32 and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install GnuWin32: Cpio silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GnuWin32.Cpio --exact 2.6-2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for GnuWin32: Cpio?
GnuWin32: Cpio uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall GnuWin32: Cpio via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id GnuWin32.Cpio --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from GnuWin32: Cpio's Apps & Features entry.
Is GnuWin32: Cpio free?
GnuWin32: Cpio is distributed under GnuWin License. Refer to the publisher (http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/packages/cpio.htm) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does GnuWin32: Cpio work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls GnuWin32: Cpio directly from the publisher.
How do I keep GnuWin32: Cpio up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id GnuWin32.Cpio --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of GnuWin32: Cpio from microsoft/winget-pkgs.