Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in GNU tar 1.13.19 through 1.13.25, and possibly later versions, allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via a (1) "/.." or (2) "./.." string, which removes the leading slash but leaves the "..", a variant of CVE-2001-1267.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Tar | 1.13.25 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000538
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103419290219680&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19130
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26604
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26673
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26987
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-47800-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1000928.1-1
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10224.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-2400.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:066
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_05_sr.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_19_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-096.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477731/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0399?
CVE-2002-0399 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in GNU tar 1.13.19 through 1.13.25, and possibly later versions, allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via a (1) "/.." or (2) "./.."...
How severe is CVE-2002-0399?
CVE-2002-0399 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0399?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Tar.