RHSA-2023:0842: Moderate: tar security update
The GNU tar program can save multiple files in an archive and restore files from an archive.Security Fix(es): tar: heap buffer overflow at fromheader() in list.c via specially crafted checksum (CVE-2022-48303) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/tarto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.30-6.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/tar-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.30-6.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/tar-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.30-6.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/tarto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.30-6.el8_7.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/tar-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.30-6.el8_7.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/tar-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.30-6.el8_7.1.aa
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0842?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0842 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0842?
To fix RHSA-2023:0842, upgrade the tar package to version 1.30-6.el8_7.1 or later.
What is the underlying issue in RHSA-2023:0842?
The underlying issue in RHSA-2023:0842 is a heap buffer overflow at from_header() in list.c due to a specially crafted checksum.
Which package is affected by RHSA-2023:0842?
The affected package in RHSA-2023:0842 is the tar program.
What version of tar should I install to resolve RHSA-2023:0842?
You should install tar version 1.30-6.el8_7.1 or later to resolve RHSA-2023:0842.