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AU-2009.0017 -- AusCERT Update - [Solaris] - Security Vulnerability in GNU tar May Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution or Denial of Service (DoS)
Date: 30 April 2009
Original URL: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?cid=33&it=10920
References: ESB-2006.0153  ESB-2008.0864  

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AusCERT Update AU-2009.0017 - [Solaris]
Security Vulnerability in GNU tar May Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution or
Denial of Service (DoS)
30 April 2009

        AusCERT Update Summary
        ----------------------

Product:              GNU tar
Publisher:            Sun Microsystems
Operating System:     Solaris
                      OpenSolaris
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
                      Denial of Service
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2006-0300

Ref:                  ESB-2006.0153
                      ESB-2008.0864

Original Bulletin:    
  http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/printfriendly.do?assetkey=1-66-241646-1

Sun have now released a resolution for this issue, to replace the workaround
which was published in September 2008. Please see ESB-2008.0864 for details.

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in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
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takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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