CVE-2021-20193

Low

Description

A flaw was found in the src/list.c of tar 1.33 and earlier. This flaw allows an attacker who can submit a crafted input file to tar to cause uncontrolled consumption of memory. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

SeverityLow
CVSS3.3
Exploit probability—
ProductGnu Tar
PublishedMar 26, 2021
First seenMar 26, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-401CWE-401

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gnu tarv ≤ 1.33—

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CVE-2021-20193 · Gnu Tar · Dark Radar