CVE-2019-6338: third-party PEAR Archive_Tar library updates
First published: Tue Jan 15 2019(Updated: )
Critical - Third Party Libraries
Credit: mlhess@drupal.org mlhess@drupal.org mlhess@drupal.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/drupal/drupal | >=7.0.0<7.62.0>=8.0.0<8.1.0>=8.1.0<8.2.0>=8.2.0<8.3.0>=8.3.0<8.4.0>=8.4.0<8.5.0>=8.5.0<8.5.9>=8.6.0<8.6.6 | |
| composer/drupal/core | >=7.0.0<7.62.0>=8.0.0<8.1.0>=8.1.0<8.2.0>=8.2.0<8.3.0>=8.3.0<8.4.0>=8.4.0<8.5.0>=8.5.0<8.5.9>=8.6.0<8.6.6 | |
| debian/drupal7 | ||
| composer/drupal/drupal | >=8.6.0<8.6.6 | 8.6.6 |
| composer/drupal/drupal | >=8.0.0<8.5.9 | 8.5.9 |
| composer/drupal/drupal | >=7.0.0<7.62.0 | 7.62.0 |
| Drupal | >=7.0<7.62 | |
| Drupal | >=8.5.0<8.5.9 | |
| Drupal | >=8.6.0<8.6.6 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.drupal.org/sa-core-2019-001
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6338
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/drupal/drupal/CVE-2019-6338.yaml
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00032.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4370
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106706
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6rmq-x2hv-vxpp (Advisory)
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-6338
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6338?
CVE-2019-6338 is considered a critical vulnerability affecting specific versions of Drupal due to the use of an outdated third-party library.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6338?
To resolve CVE-2019-6338, you should update your Drupal installation to version 7.62, 8.5.9, or 8.6.6.
Which versions of Drupal are affected by CVE-2019-6338?
CVE-2019-6338 affects Drupal core versions 7.x prior to 7.62, 8.5.x prior to 8.5.9, and 8.6.x prior to 8.6.6.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-6338 on my website?
The vulnerability may allow attackers to exploit configurations that use the affected library, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.
Is there a recommended action for users of Drupal due to CVE-2019-6338?
It is recommended that all users of affected Drupal versions upgrade to the latest patched version immediately to mitigate security risks.
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