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Debian: Critical Symlink Bypass Vulnerability in node-tar-fs DSA-6013-1

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Calendar Grey September 28, 2025
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Critical security flaw in node-tar-fs allows symlink validation bypass. Update recommended for Debian systems.
It was discovered that the symlink validation in node-tar-fs, a Node.js module that provides filesystem-like access to tar files, could be bypassed

Summary

It was discovered that the symlink validation in node-tar-fs, a Node.js
module that provides filesystem-like access to tar files, could be
bypassed.

For the oldstable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed
in version 2.1.3-0+deb12u2.

For the stable distribution (trixie), this problem has been fixed in
version 3.0.9+~cs2.0.4-1+deb13u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your node-tar-fs packages.

For the detailed security status of node-tar-fs please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/node-tar-fs

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



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Package: node-tar-fs
CVE ID: CVE-2025-59343

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