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CVE-2001-1267

First published: Thu Jul 12 2001(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in GNU tar 1.13.19 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via a tar file whose filenames contain a .. (dot dot).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ubuntu tar<=1.13.19

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-1267?

    CVE-2001-1267 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-1267?

    To fix CVE-2001-1267, update to a version of GNU tar later than 1.13.19.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2001-1267?

    Local users who have access to extract tar files using GNU tar versions 1.13.19 and earlier are affected by CVE-2001-1267.

  • What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2001-1267?

    Any system running GNU tar version 1.13.19 or earlier is vulnerable to CVE-2001-1267.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2001-1267?

    The impact of CVE-2001-1267 allows local users to potentially overwrite system files, which could lead to a compromise.

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