CVE-2024-24579

Tar path traversal in stereoscope when processing OCI tar archives

Description

stereoscope is a go library for processing container images and simulating a squash filesystem. Prior to version 0.0.1, it is possible to craft an OCI tar archive that, when stereoscope attempts to unarchive the contents, will result in writing to paths outside of the unarchive temporary directory. Specifically, use of `github.com/anchore/stereoscope/pkg/file.UntarToDirectory()` function, the `github.com/anchore/stereoscope/pkg/image/oci.TarballImageProvider` struct, or the higher level `github.com/anchore/stereoscope/pkg/image.Image.Read()` function express this vulnerability. As a workaround, if you are using the OCI archive as input into stereoscope then you can switch to using an OCI layout by unarchiving the tar archive and provide the unarchived directory to stereoscope.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: anchore stereoscope
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24579?
CVE-2024-24579 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-24579?
To fix CVE-2024-24579, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-24579 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-24579 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-24579?
CVE-2024-24579 affects anchore stereoscope.
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