RHSA-2023:0842: Moderate: tar security update

Published Feb 21, 2023
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Updated

The GNU tar program can save multiple files in an archive and restore files from an archive.Security Fix(es): tar: heap buffer overflow at fromheader() in list.c via specially crafted checksum (CVE-2022-48303) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/tar<1.30-6.el8_7.1
1.30-6.el8_7.1
redhat/tar<1.30-6.el8_7.1
1.30-6.el8_7.1
redhat/tar-debuginfo<1.30-6.el8_7.1
1.30-6.el8_7.1
redhat/tar-debugsource<1.30-6.el8_7.1
1.30-6.el8_7.1
redhat/tar-debuginfo<1.30-6.el8_7.1
1.30-6.el8_7.1
redhat/tar-debugsource<1.30-6.el8_7.1
1.30-6.el8_7.1
redhat/tar<1.30-6.el8_7.1
1.30-6.el8_7.1
redhat/tar-debuginfo<1.30-6.el8_7.1
1.30-6.el8_7.1
redhat/tar-debugsource<1.30-6.el8_7.1
1.30-6.el8_7.1
redhat/tar<1.30-6.el8_7.1.aa
1.30-6.el8_7.1.aa
redhat/tar-debuginfo<1.30-6.el8_7.1.aa
1.30-6.el8_7.1.aa
redhat/tar-debugsource<1.30-6.el8_7.1.aa
1.30-6.el8_7.1.aa

Remediation

Event History

Feb 21, 2023
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0842?

The severity of RHSA-2023:0842 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2023:0842?

To fix RHSA-2023:0842, upgrade the tar package to version 1.30-6.el8_7.1 or later.

3

What is the underlying issue in RHSA-2023:0842?

The underlying issue in RHSA-2023:0842 is a heap buffer overflow at from_header() in list.c due to a specially crafted checksum.

4

Which package is affected by RHSA-2023:0842?

The affected package in RHSA-2023:0842 is the tar program.

5

What version of tar should I install to resolve RHSA-2023:0842?

You should install tar version 1.30-6.el8_7.1 or later to resolve RHSA-2023:0842.

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