CVE-2007-4131
mediumpriority · track · 28EPSS 0.027 · 86 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
Directory traversal vulnerability in the contains_dot_dot function in src/names.c in GNU tar allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via certain //.. (slash slash dot dot) sequences in directory symlinks in a TAR archive.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.s390 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.s390 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-0:1.14-12.5.1.RHEL4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860 - Fixedtar-debuginfo-2:1.15.1-23.0.1.el5.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0860
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 5.8–7.5
weaknesses
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affected products (66)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- RHSA-2007:0860Red Hat Security Advisory: tar security update2007-08-23csaf · redhat_csafUS
Updated tar package that fixes a path traversal flaw is now available. This update has been rated as having moderate security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
also known as (5)
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sources
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references (76)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=251921enisa_euvd
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179enisa_euvd
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.htmlenisa_euvd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26573enisa_euvd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26590enisa_euvd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26603enisa_euvd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26604enisa_euvd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26655enisa_euvd
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