Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in GNU tar 1.13.19 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via a tar file whose filenames contain a .. (dot dot).
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Tar | <= 1.13.19 |
References
- ftp://alpha.gnu.org/gnu/tar/tar-1.13.25.tar.gz
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000538
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4514
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-47800-1
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10224.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:066
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-096.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-138.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-218.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3024
- ftp://alpha.gnu.org/gnu/tar/tar-1.13.25.tar.gz
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000538
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4514
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1267?
CVE-2001-1267 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Directory traversal vulnerability in GNU tar 1.13.19 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via a tar file whose filenames contain a .. (dot dot).
How severe is CVE-2001-1267?
CVE-2001-1267 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1267?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Tar.