CVE-2026-55738
High
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the raw_to_header function in src/microtar.c in rxi microtar 0.1.0. The function copies the 100-byte name and linkname fields of a TAR header with strcpy without guaranteeing null termination of the source.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductRxi Microtar
PublishedJun 17, 2026
First seenJun 17, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-121CWE-121CWE-170CWE-170
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| rxi microtar | 0.1.0 | — |
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