Vulnerability Description
GNU tar 1.16 and 1.15.1, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a tar file that contains a GNUTYPE_NAMES record with a symbolic link, which is not properly handled by the extract_archive function in extract.c and extract_mangle function in mangle.c, a variant of CVE-2002-1216.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Tar | 1.15.1 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20061202-01-P.asc
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305214
- http://kb.vmware.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/817/2240267_f.SAL_Public.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-November/050812.htmlExploit
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0749.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23115
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23117
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23142
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23146
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23163
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23173
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23198
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23209
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23314
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6097?
CVE-2006-6097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). GNU tar 1.16 and 1.15.1, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a tar file that contains a GNUTYPE_NAMES record with a symbolic link, which is not...
How severe is CVE-2006-6097?
CVE-2006-6097 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Tar.