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CVE-2005-2541

HIGH · CVSS 10 EPSS 3.99%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-08-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2005-2541
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
10
EPSS
3.99%

Original NVD Description

Tar 1.15.1 does not properly warn the user when extracting setuid or setgid files, which may allow local users or remote attackers to gain privileges.