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CVE-2006-6097

UnknownEPSS 11.08%

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CVE-2006-6097 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU tar 1.16 and 1.15.1, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a tar file that contains a GNUTYPE_NAMES record with a symbolic link, which is not properly handled by the extract_archive function in extract.c and extract_mangle function in mangle.c, a variant of CVE-2002-1216.. EPSS estimates a 11.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNU tar 1.16 and 1.15.1, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a tar file that contains a GNUTYPE_NAMES record with a symbolic link, which is not properly handled by the extract_archive function in extract.c and extract_mangle function in mangle.c, a variant of CVE-2002-1216.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
11.08%

95.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuTar1.15.1
GnuTar1.16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6097?
GNU tar 1.16 and 1.15.1, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a tar file that contains a GNUTYPE_NAMES record with a symbolic link, which is not properly handled by the extract_archive function in extract.c and extract_mangle function in mangle.c, a variant of CVE-2002-1216.
How severe is CVE-2006-6097?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6097 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6097?
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