CVE-2024-48615

A flaw was found in Libarchive's bsdtar component. This vulnerability allows an attacker to trigger a NULL pointer dereference, leading to a crash and potential denial of service (DoS) via a crafted TAR archive.

This vulnerability is rated as an Important severity because it allows an attacker to trigger a NULL pointer dereference in Libarchive's bsdtar component. By providing a specially crafted TAR archive, an attacker can cause a crash, resulting in a denial of service (DoS), making it a significant concern for affected systems.

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