CVE-2005-1918
Low
Description
The original patch for a GNU tar directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2002-0399) in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 2.1 uses an "incorrect optimization" that allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted tar file, probably involving "/../" sequences with a leading "/".
SeverityLow
CVSS2.6
Exploit probability—
Product
Redhat Enterprise Linux
PublishedDec 31, 2005
First seenDec 31, 2005
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| redhat enterprise_linux | 2.1, 3.0 | — |
| gnu tar | 1.13.25 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_desktop | 3.0 | — |
| redhat linux_advanced_workstation | 2.1 | — |
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