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
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.