MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2013-4397

Multiple integer overflows in the th_read function in lib/block.c in libtar before 1.2.20 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1)...

Vulnerability Description

Multiple integer overflows in the th_read function in lib/block.c in libtar before 1.2.20 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) name or (2) link in an archive, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0
FeepLibtar<= 1.2.19

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-4397?

CVE-2013-4397 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in the th_read function in lib/block.c in libtar before 1.2.20 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1)...

How severe is CVE-2013-4397?

CVE-2013-4397 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-2013-4397?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Feep Libtar.