PT-2026-35131 · Rust Foundation · Rust
Published
2026-04-14
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Updated
2026-04-14
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Rust (affected versions not specified)
Description
The tar-rs component embedded in rustc incorrectly handles symlinks during the unpacking of a tar archive. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user or automated system into processing a specially crafted tar archive, allowing the attacker to modify permissions of arbitrary directories outside the extraction root and potentially escalate privileges.
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Affected Products
Rust