Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the (1) tar_extract_glob and (2) tar_extract_all functions in libtar 1.2.20 and earlier allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a crafted tar file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Feep | Libtar | <= 1.2.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2863
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=731860
- https://lists.feep.net:8080/pipermail/libtar/2014-February/000403.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2863
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=731860
- https://lists.feep.net:8080/pipermail/libtar/2014-February/000403.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4420?
CVE-2013-4420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the (1) tar_extract_glob and (2) tar_extract_all functions in libtar 1.2.20 and earlier allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (do...
How severe is CVE-2013-4420?
CVE-2013-4420 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4420?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Feep Libtar.