#VU93014 Path traversal in Tar - CVE-2001-1267

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93014

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2001-1267

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Tar
Client/Desktop applications / Software for archiving

Vendor: GNU

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tar: before 1.13.25

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External links
https:ftp://alpha.gnu.org/gnu/tar/tar-1.13.25.tar.gz
https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000538
https://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4514
https://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445
https://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-47800-1
https://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10224.php
https://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:066
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-096.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-138.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-218.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3024

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.