CVE-2013-4397

libtar: Heap-based buffer overflows by expanding a specially-crafted archive

Published Oct 17, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 5.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
Multiple integer overflows in the th_read function in lib/block.c in libtar before 1.2.20 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) name or (2) link in an archive, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2817-1 libtar security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-4276 Multiple integer overflows in the th_read function in lib/block.c in libtar before 1.2.20 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) name or (2) link in an archive, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:45 PM
Reserved
Jun 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 17, 2013, 11:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:57 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 9, 2013, 12:00 AM