CVE-2021-38511
First published: Tue Aug 10 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the tar crate before 0.4.36 for Rust. When symlinks are present in a TAR archive, extraction can create arbitrary directories via .. traversal.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tar Project Tar | <0.4.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38511?
CVE-2021-38511 is a vulnerability in the tar crate for Rust, allowing arbitrary directory creation through symlink traversal during extraction.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38511?
The severity of CVE-2021-38511 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2021-38511 affect the Tar Project Tar software?
CVE-2021-38511 affects the Tar Project Tar software version up to, but excluding, 0.4.36.
How can I fix CVE-2021-38511?
To fix CVE-2021-38511, update the tar crate for Rust to version 0.4.36 or later.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2021-38511?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2021-38511 is 59.
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