CVE advisoryKnown Exploit
CVE-2020-28949
Archive_Tar File Overwrite Vulnerability.
Halo Surface Signal: 2 out of 5 — less likely to be public-facing.
A vulnerability in Archive_Tar allows arbitrary file overwrites by manipulating filenames within archives. This could lead to the modification or deletion of critical files, impacting system integrity and data. The realistic business risk involves potential unauthorized code execution and data loss.