Specially crafted tar file can grant access to restricted files or directories
CVE-2024-0406
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Mholt
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 6 April 2024
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
Summary
A flaw in the mholt/archiver package enables an attacker to craft a malicious tar file. When this file is unpacked, it may grant unauthorized access to restricted files or directories. This vulnerability potentially allows the creation or modification of files with the privileges of the user or application leveraging this library, raising significant security concerns for systems utilizing it.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
This issue was discovered by Stefan Cornelius (Red Hat).