Vulnerability Description
node-tar is a Tar for Node.js. node-tar prior to version 6.2.1 has no limit on the number of sub-folders created in the folder creation process. An attacker who generates a large number of sub-folders can consume memory on the system running node-tar and even crash the Node.js client within few seconds of running it using a path with too many sub-folders inside. Version 6.2.1 fixes this issue by preventing extraction in excessively deep sub-folders.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isaacs | Tar | < 6.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/isaacs/node-tar/commit/fe8cd57da5686f8695415414bda49206a545f7Patch
- https://github.com/isaacs/node-tar/security/advisories/GHSA-f5x3-32g6-xq36ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240524-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/isaacs/node-tar/commit/fe8cd57da5686f8695415414bda49206a545f7Patch
- https://github.com/isaacs/node-tar/security/advisories/GHSA-f5x3-32g6-xq36ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240524-0005/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-28863?
CVE-2024-28863 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). node-tar is a Tar for Node.js. node-tar prior to version 6.2.1 has no limit on the number of sub-folders created in the folder creation process. An attacker who generates a large number of sub-folders...
How severe is CVE-2024-28863?
CVE-2024-28863 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-28863?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isaacs Tar.