CVE-2019-20907

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CVSS 3.1

7.5 high

EPSS

6%p93

Published

Jul 13, 2020 (Jul 13, 2020)

Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Description

In Lib/tarfile.py in Python through 3.8.3, an attacker is able to craft a TAR archive leading to an infinite loop when opened by tarfile.open, because _proc_pax lacks header validation.

Vendors: python opensuse debian fedoraproject canonical netapp oracle
Products: python, leap, debian linux, fedora, ubuntu linux, active iq unified manager, cloud volumes ontap mediator, zfs storage appliance kit
Weakness: CWE-835
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

NVD CVE.org GitHub PoCs EPSS (6.3%)

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