Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the contains_dot_dot function in src/names.c in GNU tar allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via certain //.. (slash slash dot dot) sequences in directory symlinks in a TAR archive.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0 |
| Rpath | Rpath Linux | 1 |
| Gnu | Tar | 1.13 |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=251921
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26573
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26590
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26603
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26604
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26655
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26673
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26674
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26781
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26984
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27453
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27861
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4131?
CVE-2007-4131 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the contains_dot_dot function in src/names.c in GNU tar allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via certain //.. (slash slash dot dot) s...
How severe is CVE-2007-4131?
CVE-2007-4131 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4131?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Rpath Rpath Linux, Gnu Tar.