USN-8477-1: tar vulnerability

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU tar

Event History

Jun 25, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·09:25 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:25 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-8477-1?

The severity of USN-8477-1 is rated as risk 37.

2

What vulnerability does USN-8477-1 address?

USN-8477-1 addresses a vulnerability in the GNU tar software.

3

How do I fix USN-8477-1?

To fix USN-8477-1, update to the latest version of GNU tar as recommended in the security notice.

4

What systems are affected by USN-8477-1?

USN-8477-1 affects installations of GNU tar on Ubuntu systems.

5

Is there any workaround for USN-8477-1?

There are no official workarounds for USN-8477-1; the recommended action is to apply the security update.

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