CVE-2005-2541

CriticalCVSS 10.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 10.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2005
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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