CVE-2018-20990
UnknownEPSS 1.68%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20990 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the tar crate before 0.4.16 for Rust. Arbitrary file overwrite can occur via a symlink or hardlink in a TAR archive.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the tar crate before 0.4.16 for Rust. Arbitrary file overwrite can occur via a symlink or hardlink in a TAR archive.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tar Project | Tar | < 0.4.16 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2018-0002.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2018-0002.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20990?
An issue was discovered in the tar crate before 0.4.16 for Rust. Arbitrary file overwrite can occur via a symlink or hardlink in a TAR archive.
How severe is CVE-2018-20990?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20990 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20990?
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-2018-20990?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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