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Info |
Last Modified |
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in GNU Tar. GNU Tar fails to properly handle PAX extended headers resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted .tar archive, an attacker can cause arbitrary command execution when the victim lists the tar contents or extracts the archive.
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Classification |
Location:
Local Access Required,
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unavailable
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Solution |
Upgrade to version 1.15.90 (alpha) or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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Products |
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Tar
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1.15.1 |
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Credit |
- Jim Meyering - jim
 meyering.net -
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