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FreeBSD update for gtar
Secunia Advisory: SA27861
Release Date: 2007-11-30
Popularity: 5,459 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:FreeBSD 5.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-4131


Description:
FreeBSD has issued an update for gtar. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.

For more information:
SA26573

Solution:
Update FreeBSD or apply patch.

Fixed versions:
2007-11-29 16:08:54 UTC (RELENG_5, 5.5-STABLE)
2007-11-29 16:09:26 UTC (RELENG_5_5, 5.5-RELEASE-p17)

Patch for FreeBSD 5.5:
http://security.FreeBSD.org/patches/SA-07:10/gtar.patch
http://security.FreeBSD.org/patches/SA-07:10/gtar.patch.asc

Original Advisory:
http://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-07:10.gtar.asc

Other References:
SA26573:
http://secunia.com/advisories/26573/


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