CVE-2013-4420

UnknownEPSS 3.28%

Last modified

CVE-2013-4420 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the (1) tar_extract_glob and (2) tar_extract_all functions in libtar 1.2.20 and earlier allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a crafted tar file.. EPSS estimates a 3.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the (1) tar_extract_glob and (2) tar_extract_all functions in libtar 1.2.20 and earlier allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a crafted tar file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.28%

86.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FeepLibtar<= 1.2.20
FeepLibtar1.2.11
FeepLibtar1.2.13
FeepLibtar1.2.14
FeepLibtar1.2.15
FeepLibtar1.2.16
FeepLibtar1.2.17
FeepLibtar1.2.18
FeepLibtar1.2.19

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4420?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the (1) tar_extract_glob and (2) tar_extract_all functions in libtar 1.2.20 and earlier allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a crafted tar file.
How severe is CVE-2013-4420?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4420 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4420?
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