Buffer overflow in Gnu Cpio

CVE-2010-0624

Heap-based buffer overflow in the rmt_read__ function in lib/rtapelib.c in the rmt client functionality in GNU tar before 1.23 and GNU cpio before 2.11 allows remote rmt servers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.047 (90.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Gnu Cpio — versions 1.2, 2.8, 2.7
  • Gnu Tar — versions 1.21, 1.16.1, 1.13
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0624?
CVE-2010-0624 is a vulnerability in Gnu Cpio, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2010-03-15.
Is CVE-2010-0624 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.