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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2005-2541

Tar 1.15.1 does not properly warn the user when extracting setuid or setgid files, which may allow local users or remote attackers to gain privileges.

HIGH 10.0EPSS 3.99%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (3.99%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Tar 1.15.1 does not properly warn the user when extracting setuid or setgid files, which may allow local users or remote attackers to gain privileges.

CVSS 2.0
10.0 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS
3.99% probability · 90th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Affected
gnu/tar
Source
cve@mitre.org

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.