QID 981797

QID 981797: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for tar (GHSA-j44m-qm6p-hp7m)

Versions of `tar` prior to 4.4.2 for 4.x and 2.2.2 for 2.x are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Overwrite. Extracting tarballs containing a hardlink to a file that already exists in the system, and a file that matches the hardlink will overwrite the system's file with the contents of the extracted file.

## Recommendation

For tar 4.x, upgrade to version 4.4.2 or later.
For tar 2.x, upgrade to version 2.2.2 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.4 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-j44m-qm6p-hp7m for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-j44m-qm6p-hp7m - github.com/advisories/GHSA-j44m-qm6p-hp7m

CVEs related to QID 981797

CVE-2018-20834 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-j44m-qm6p-hp7m	tar		github.com/advisories/GHSA-j44m-qm6p-hp7m

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