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Multiple integer overflows in the th_read function in lib/block.c in libtar before 1.2.20 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) name or (2) link in an archive, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centos_linux | — | Upgrade libtar-develUpgrade libtar | Dec 1, 2016 | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade libtar | Jul 30, 2024 | Oct 17, 2013 |
| F5 Big Ip | — | Update F5 BIG-IP to the latest version | Jun 17, 2026 | Feb 4, 2016 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade dev-libs/libtar. | Oct 30, 2017 | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade libtarUpgrade libtar-devel | Oct 16, 2024 | Oct 17, 2013 |
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