CVE-2007-4476
High
Description
Buffer overflow in the safer_name_suffix function in GNU tar has unspecified attack vectors and impact, resulting in a "crashing stack."
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Tar
PublishedSep 5, 2007
First seenSep 5, 2007
How to fix
Update
- gnu tar1.19 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu tar | v < 1.19 | 1.19 |
| debian debian_linux | 3.1, 4.0 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 6.06, 7.04, 7.10 | — |
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