QID 981798

QID 981798: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for tar-fs (GHSA-x2mc-8fgj-3wmr)

A vulnerability was found in tar-fs before 1.16.2. An Arbitrary File Overwrite issue exists when extracting a tarball containing a hardlink to a file that already exists on the system, in conjunction with a later plain file with the same name as the hardlink. This plain file content replaces the existing file content.

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-x2mc-8fgj-3wmr for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-x2mc-8fgj-3wmr - github.com/advisories/GHSA-x2mc-8fgj-3wmr

CVEs related to QID 981798

CVE-2018-20835 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-x2mc-8fgj-3wmr	tar-fs		github.com/advisories/GHSA-x2mc-8fgj-3wmr

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