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CVE-2006-0300

UnknownEPSS 5.05%

Last modified

CVE-2006-0300 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in tar 1.14 through 1.15.90 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute code via unspecified vectors involving PAX extended headers.. EPSS estimates a 5.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in tar 1.14 through 1.15.90 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute code via unspecified vectors involving PAX extended headers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.05%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuTar1.14
GnuTar1.14.1
GnuTar1.15
GnuTar1.15.1
GnuTar1.15.90

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0300?
Buffer overflow in tar 1.14 through 1.15.90 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute code via unspecified vectors involving PAX extended headers.
How severe is CVE-2006-0300?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0300 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0300?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST