CVE-2019-9923
High
Description
pax_decode_header in sparse.c in GNU Tar before 1.32 had a NULL pointer dereference when parsing certain archives that have malformed extended headers.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Tar
PublishedMar 22, 2019
First seenMar 22, 2019
Weakness typeCWE-476NULL pointer dereference
How to fix
Update
- gnu tar1.32 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu tar | v < 1.32 | 1.32 |
| opensuse leap | 15.0 | — |
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