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CVE-2007-4476

UnknownEPSS 14.90%

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CVE-2007-4476 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the safer_name_suffix function in GNU tar has unspecified attack vectors and impact, resulting in a "crashing stack.". EPSS estimates a 14.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the safer_name_suffix function in GNU tar has unspecified attack vectors and impact, resulting in a "crashing stack."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.90%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuTar< 1.19
DebianDebian Linux3.1
DebianDebian Linux4.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux6.06
CanonicalUbuntu Linux7.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux7.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4476?
Buffer overflow in the safer_name_suffix function in GNU tar has unspecified attack vectors and impact, resulting in a "crashing stack."
How severe is CVE-2007-4476?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4476 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4476?
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