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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.

  • Published: Aug 10, 2005
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2005-2541
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 10
  • AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Software From Fixed in
gnu / tar 1.15.1 1.15.1.x