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CVE-2005-2541

CRITICAL CVSS: 10.0 Published: 2005-08-10 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Gnu Tar

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References