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Rocky Linux 9.6 [TuxCare] Security Update: tar (ALMALINUX9.6:CLSA-2026:1791450288)
medium Nessus Plugin ID 364167
Synopsis
The Rocky Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
The Rocky Linux 9.6 host has a package installed that is affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the TuxCare ALMALINUX9.6:CLSA-2026:1791450288 advisory.- A flaw was found in tar. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious archive, leading to hidden file injection with fully attacker-controlled content. This bypasses pre- extraction inspection mechanisms, potentially allowing an attacker to introduce malicious files onto a system without detection. (CVE-2026-5704)
Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Update the affected tar package based on the guidance in TuxCare advisory ALMALINUX9.6:CLSA-2026:1791450288.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 364167
File Name: tuxcare_rocky_linux_9.6_CLSA-2026-1791450288.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: Local
Published: 10/8/2026
Updated: 10/8/2026
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Continuous Assessment, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5
Percentile: 93.18
Vendor
Vendor Severity: Moderate
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.9
Temporal Score: 3.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-5704
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5.5
Temporal Score: 5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/RockyLinux/release, Host/RockyLinux/rpm-list, Host/OS/extended-third-party
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 10/8/2026
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/6/2026
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2026-5704
CLSA: 2026:1791450288