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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Feep | Libtar | <= 1.2.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://repo.or.cz/w/libtar.git/commitdiff/45448e8bae671c2f7e80b860ae0fc0cedf2bdcExploitPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1418.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55188Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55253Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2817
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/10/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/10/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62922
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029166
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106
- https://lists.feep.net:8080/pipermail/libtar/2013-October/000361.html
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01
- http://repo.or.cz/w/libtar.git/commitdiff/45448e8bae671c2f7e80b860ae0fc0cedf2bdcExploitPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1418.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55188Vendor Advisory
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.