CVE-2024-0406
Archiver tar File Write Path Vulnerability
Description
A flaw was discovered in the mholt/archiver package. This flaw allows an attacker to create a specially crafted tar file, which, when unpacked, may allow access to restricted files or directories. This issue can allow the creation or overwriting of files with the user's or application's privileges using the library.
INFO
Published Date :
April 6, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 11, 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
4.2
Exploitability Score :
1.8
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2449 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0406 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2257749 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was discovered in the mholt/archiver package. This flaw allows an attacker to create a specially crafted tar file, which, when unpacked, may allow access to restricted files or directories. This issue can allow the creation or overwriting of files with the user's or application's privileges using the library. Added Reference Red Hat, Inc. https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0406 [No types assigned] Added Reference Red Hat, Inc. https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2257749 [No types assigned] Added CWE Red Hat, Inc. CWE-22 Added CVSS V3.1 Red Hat, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
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