CVE-2021-38511
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.39%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38511 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the tar crate before 0.4.36 for Rust. When symlinks are present in a TAR archive, extraction can create arbitrary directories via .. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the tar crate before 0.4.36 for Rust. When symlinks are present in a TAR archive, extraction can create arbitrary directories via .. traversal.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tar Project | Tar | < 0.4.36 |
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rustsec/advisory-db/main/crates/tar/RUSTSEC-2021-0080.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0080.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rustsec/advisory-db/main/crates/tar/RUSTSEC-2021-0080.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0080.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38511?
An issue was discovered in the tar crate before 0.4.36 for Rust. When symlinks are present in a TAR archive, extraction can create arbitrary directories via .. traversal.
How severe is CVE-2021-38511?
CVE-2021-38511 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38511?
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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