CVE-2006-0931: Path Traversal

Published Feb 28, 2006
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in PEAR::ArchiveTar 1.2, and other versions before 1.3.2, allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via certain crafted pathnames in a TAR archive.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
composer/pear/archive_tar>=1.2<1.3.2
1.3.2
PEAR Pear Archive Tar<=1.2
PEAR Pear Archive Tar<=1.3.0
PEAR Pear Archive Tar<=1.3.1

Event History

Feb 28, 2006
CVE Published
11:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
May 1, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:43 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0931?

CVE-2006-0931 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0931?

To fix CVE-2006-0931, upgrade PEAR::Archive_Tar to version 1.3.2 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0931?

CVE-2006-0931 affects PEAR::Archive_Tar versions 1.2 and 1.3.1 or earlier.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2006-0931?

CVE-2006-0931 allows directory traversal attacks that can lead to file creation and overwriting.

5

Is CVE-2006-0931 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2006-0931 is considered a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it without local access.

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