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Debian 10: DSA-4817-1 Critical: PHP-PEAR Archive_Tar Code Execution

Two vulnerabilities were discovered in the PEAR Archive_Tar package for handling tar files in PHP, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or overwrite files. . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4817-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso December 19, 2020 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : php-pear CVE ID : CVE-2020-28948 CVE-2020-28949 Debian Bug : 976108 Two vulnerabilities were discovered in the PEAR Archive_Tar package for handling tar files in PHP, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or overwrite files. For the stable distribution (buster), these problems have been fixed in version 1:1.10.6+submodules+notgz-1.1+deb10u1. We recommend that you upgrade your php-pear packages. For the detailed security status of php-pear please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/php-pear 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/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Important notice regarding Debian's php-pear; mitigates vulnerabilities related to remote code execution and file overwrite threats stemming from PEAR Archive_Tar.. Debian Security, PHP Package, Archive Tar, Remote Code Exec, Package Update. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Dec 19, 2020 •Critical Debian