node-tar is a Tar for Node.js. node-tar prior to version 6.2.1 has no limit on the number of sub-folders created in the folder creation process. An attacker who generates a large number of sub-folders can consume memory on the system running node-tar and even crash the Node.js client within few seconds of running it using a path with too many sub-folders inside. Version 6.2.1 fixes this issue by preventing extraction in excessively deep sub-folders.
Vulnerable Library - tar-4.4.19.tgz
tar for node
Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/tar/-/tar-4.4.19.tgz
Path to dependency file: /package.json
Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/tar/package.json
Vulnerabilities
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Details
CVE-2024-28863
### Vulnerable Library - tar-4.4.19.tgztar for node
Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/tar/-/tar-4.4.19.tgz
Path to dependency file: /package.json
Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/tar/package.json
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **tar-4.4.19.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: main
### Vulnerability Detailsnode-tar is a Tar for Node.js. node-tar prior to version 6.2.1 has no limit on the number of sub-folders created in the folder creation process. An attacker who generates a large number of sub-folders can consume memory on the system running node-tar and even crash the Node.js client within few seconds of running it using a path with too many sub-folders inside. Version 6.2.1 fixes this issue by preventing extraction in excessively deep sub-folders.
Publish Date: 2024-03-21
URL: CVE-2024-28863
### CVSS 3 Score Details (6.5)Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here. ### Suggested FixType: Upgrade version
Origin: https://github.com/isaacs/node-tar/security/advisories/GHSA-f5x3-32g6-xq36
Release Date: 2024-03-21
Fix Resolution: tar - 6.2.1
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