CVE-2002-0399
First published: Mon Sep 30 2002(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in GNU tar 1.13.19 through 1.13.25, and possibly later versions, allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via a (1) "/.." or (2) "./.." string, which removes the leading slash but leaves the "..", a variant of CVE-2001-1267.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu tar | =1.13.25 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10224.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-096.html
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-2400.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-47800-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5834
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_05_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19130
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000538
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1631
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:066
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_19_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26604
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26673
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26987
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1000928.1-1
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103419290219680&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477865/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477731/100/0/threaded
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2001-1267
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1616773
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-0399 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-0399
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002:138
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002:096
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003:218
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2002-0399.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0399?
CVE-2002-0399 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized file overwriting.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0399?
To fix CVE-2002-0399, upgrade to GNU tar version 1.13.26 or later, which addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2002-0399?
CVE-2002-0399 affects GNU tar versions 1.13.19 through 1.13.25.
Can CVE-2002-0399 lead to remote code execution?
CVE-2002-0399 can potentially lead to remote code execution if an attacker can exploit the file overwriting capability.
What is directory traversal in the context of CVE-2002-0399?
Directory traversal in CVE-2002-0399 refers to the ability to navigate and overwrite files outside the intended directory using specific path traversal sequences.
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