RHSA-2010:0141: Moderate: tar security update
The GNU tar program saves many files together in one archive and canrestore individual files (or all of the files) from that archive.A heap-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the way tar expanded archivefiles. If a user were tricked into expanding a specially-crafted archive,it could cause the tar executable to crash or execute arbitrary code withthe privileges of the user running tar. (CVE-2010-0624)Red Hat would like to thank Jakob Lell for responsibly reporting theCVE-2010-0624 issue.A denial of service flaw was found in the way tar expanded archive files.If a user expanded a specially-crafted archive, it could cause the tarexecutable to crash. (CVE-2007-4476)Users of tar are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which containsbackported patches to correct these issues.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2010:0141?
The severity of RHSA-2010:0141 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2010:0141?
To fix RHSA-2010:0141, update the tar package to version 1.15.1-23.0.1.el5_4.2 or 1.14-13.el4_8.1, depending on your system.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2010:0141?
RHSA-2010:0141 affects systems running tar versions 1.14 and 1.15.1 prior to specified updates.
What type of vulnerability is identified in RHSA-2010:0141?
RHSA-2010:0141 identifies a heap-based buffer overflow flaw in the GNU tar program.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2010:0141 if I can't update immediately?
While the only effective solution is to update the tar package, avoiding the use of tar for handling untrusted archives may serve as a temporary workaround.