Vulnerability identifier: #VU93014

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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:

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

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