Import Source
https://github.com/microsoft/AzureLinuxVulnerabilityData/blob/main/osv/AZL-98237.json
JSON Data
https://api.osv.dev/v1/vulns/AZL-98237
Upstream
  • CVE-2026-5704
Published
2026-04-06T16:16:42Z
Modified
2026-09-02T06:51:55Z
Summary
CVE-2026-5704 affecting package tar 1.35-2
Details

A flaw was found in tar. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious archive, leading to hidden file injection with fully attacker-controlled content. This bypasses pre-extraction inspection mechanisms, potentially allowing an attacker to introduce malicious files onto a system without detection.

References

Affected packages

Azure Linux:3 / tar

Package

Name
tar
Purl
pkg:rpm/azure-linux/tar

Affected ranges

Type
ECOSYSTEM
Events
Introduced
0Unknown introduced version / All previous versions are affected
Last affected
1.35-2

Database specific

source
"https://github.com/microsoft/AzureLinuxVulnerabilityData/blob/main/osv/AZL-98237.json"