A flaw was found in GNU tar. When extracting an archive with the --one-top-level option, hardlink targets are not confined to the designated top-level directory and may resolve relative to the extraction working directory. A crafted archive can create hardlinks that escape the intended boundary and, when combined with a preexisting symbolic link under the working directory, may allow writing outside that boundary during a single extraction.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.4
- CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhat_linux | — | Upgrade tar-debuginfoUpgrade tar-debugsourceUpgrade tarNo solution exists | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Rocky_linux | — | Upgrade tar-debuginfoUpgrade tarUpgrade tar-debugsource | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
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