CVE-2021-33644 | libtar Tar File malloc gnu_longname out-of-bounds (Nessus ID 214740)

A vulnerability was found in libtar and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function malloc of the component Tar File Handler. The manipulation of the argument gnu_longname leads to out-of-bounds read.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-33644. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.