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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Tar | 1.14 |
| Gnu | Tar | 1.14.1 |
| Gnu | Tar | 1.15 |
| Gnu | Tar | 1.15.1 |
| Gnu | Tar | 1.15.90 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18973Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18976Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18999Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0010Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-072A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-109A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:046Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18973Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18976Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18999Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0010Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-072A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-109A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:046Patch, Vendor Advisory
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2006-0300?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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