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Updated tar packages are available for Debian GNU/Linux 10 LTS to address the incorrect handling of extension attributes in PAX archives:

[DLA 3755-1] tar security update




[DLA 3755-1] tar security update


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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3755-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Adrian Bunk
March 09, 2024 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : tar
Version : 1.30+dfsg-6+deb10u1
CVE ID : CVE-2023-39804
Debian Bug : 1058079

Incorrect handling of extension attributes in PAX archives has been
fixed in the GNU tar archiving utility.

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
1.30+dfsg-6+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your tar packages.

For the detailed security status of tar please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/tar

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS