CVE-2023-39804
MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2023-39804 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In GNU tar before 1.35, mishandled extension attributes in a PAX archive can lead to an application crash in xheader.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In GNU tar before 1.35, mishandled extension attributes in a PAX archive can lead to an application crash in xheader.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Tar | < 1.35 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-39804?
In GNU tar before 1.35, mishandled extension attributes in a PAX archive can lead to an application crash in xheader.c.
How severe is CVE-2023-39804?
CVE-2023-39804 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39804?
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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