Beware: Tar-fs 3.0.0 Security Flaw Allows Sneaky File Overwrites!
Beware tar-fs 3.0.0, which could sneakily write or overwrite files on your system thanks to CVE-2024-12905. This exploit, lovingly crafted by Ardayfio Samuel Nii Aryee, could make your computer as vulnerable as a piñata at a toddler’s birthday party. Use with caution, or just use something else!
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like the tar-pit that is tar-fs 3.0.0 just got a bit deeper! With this new exploit, it seems we’ve entered a whole new realm of file writing that even a novelist would envy. If only we could overwrite those embarrassing social media posts from 2012 this easily!
Key Points:
- The exploit targets tar-fs version 3.0.0, allowing arbitrary file write/overwrite.
- It involves creating tar archives to manipulate file paths and symlinks.
- The exploit is executed via command line using Python, demonstrating simplicity and effectiveness.
- Tested on Ubuntu, but the implications could be broader across different systems.
- Identified as CVE-2024-12905, highlighting its significance in the cybersecurity landscape.
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