pyLoad: Tar extraction creates device nodes and FIFOs (member types not filtered; tarfile extractall without filter=)
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Summary
pyLoad: Tar extraction creates device nodes and FIFOs (member types not filtered; tarfile extractall without filter=)
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for pyload-ng. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether pyload-ng is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 7.7.
Sources
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