CVE-2018-20990
First published: Mon Aug 26 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the tar crate before 0.4.16 for Rust. Arbitrary file overwrite can occur via a symlink or hardlink in a TAR archive.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tar Project Tar | <0.4.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20990?
CVE-2018-20990 is an issue in the tar crate before version 0.4.16 for Rust that allows arbitrary file overwrite via a symlink or hardlink in a TAR archive.
How severe is CVE-2018-20990?
CVE-2018-20990 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
What software is affected by CVE-2018-20990?
The Tar Project's tar version up to (but excluding) 0.4.16 is affected by CVE-2018-20990.
How can file overwrite occur using CVE-2018-20990?
File overwrite can occur through the exploitation of symlinks or hardlinks in a TAR archive.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20990?
More information about CVE-2018-20990 can be found at https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2018-0002.html.
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