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CVE-2007-4131

UnknownEPSS 2.74%

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CVE-2007-4131 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the contains_dot_dot function in src/names.c in GNU tar allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via certain //.. (slash slash dot dot) sequences in directory symlinks in a TAR archive.. EPSS estimates a 2.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the contains_dot_dot function in src/names.c in GNU tar allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via certain //.. (slash slash dot dot) sequences in directory symlinks in a TAR archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.74%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuTar1.13
GnuTar1.13.5
GnuTar1.13.11
GnuTar1.13.14
GnuTar1.13.16
GnuTar1.13.17
GnuTar1.13.18
GnuTar1.13.19
GnuTar1.13.25
GnuTar1.14
GnuTar1.14.90
GnuTar1.15
GnuTar1.15.1
GnuTar1.15.90
GnuTar1.15.91
GnuTar1.16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4131?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the contains_dot_dot function in src/names.c in GNU tar allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via certain //.. (slash slash dot dot) sequences in directory symlinks in a TAR archive.
How severe is CVE-2007-4131?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4131 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4131?
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