CVE-2007-4476

CVE-2007-4476 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Tar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the safer_name_suffix function in GNU tar has unspecified attack vectors and impact, resulting in a "crashing stack."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4476?
Buffer overflow in the safer_name_suffix function in GNU tar has unspecified attack vectors and impact, resulting in a "crashing stack."
How severe is CVE-2007-4476?
CVE-2007-4476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-4476 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4476?
CVE-2007-4476 primarily affects Gnu Tar. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4476?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-4476 published?
CVE-2007-4476 was published on 2007-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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