SB2001071201 - Path traversal in GNU Tar

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SB2001071201 - Path traversal in GNU Tar

Published: July 12, 2001 Updated: June 21, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2001071201
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2001-1267)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted archive and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References