msrc_cve-2024-28863
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2024-03-02 08:00
Modified
2025-03-25 00:00
Summary
node-tar vulnerable to denial of service while parsing a tar file due to lack of folders count validation

Notes

Additional Resources
To determine the support lifecycle for your software, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle: https://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle
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