How severe is CVE-2024-0406?

CVE-2024-0406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-0406 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0406?

CVE-2024-0406 primarily affects Redhat Advanced Cluster Security. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0406?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-0406 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0406 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1299.

When was CVE-2024-0406 published?

CVE-2024-0406 was published on 2024-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0406

CVE-2024-0406 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Advanced Cluster Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1299
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Redhat Advanced Cluster Security
Published: 2024-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was discovered in the mholt/archiver package. This flaw allows an attacker to create a specially crafted tar file, which, when unpacked, may allow access to restricted files or directories. This issue can allow the creation or overwriting of files with the user's or application's privileges using the library.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0406?: A flaw was discovered in the mholt/archiver package. This flaw allows an attacker to create a specially crafted tar file, which, when unpacked, may allow access to restricted files or directories. This issue can allow the creation or overwriting of files with the user's or application's privileges using the library.
How severe is CVE-2024-0406?: CVE-2024-0406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0406?: CVE-2024-0406 primarily affects Redhat Advanced Cluster Security. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0406?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0406 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0406 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1299.
When was CVE-2024-0406 published?: CVE-2024-0406 was published on 2024-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mholt:archiver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:advanced_cluster_security:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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