Rpm: rpmbuild gettarspec() crafted tar member name → macro injection (CVE-2026-78367) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-78367

Rpm: rpmbuild gettarspec() crafted tar member name → macro injection

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-78367 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Rpm: rpmbuild gettarspec() crafted tar member name → macro injection. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Affected software not mapped in the current feed; confirm the named product and version against your inventory.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Aug 24, 2026Updated Aug 24, 2026Source checked Aug 24, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 24, 2026Material review Aug 24, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: Not mapped
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

Affected software not mapped in the current feed; confirm the named product and version against your inventory.

Recommended response

Confirm exposure. Identify whether the named product or interface exists in your inventory, then review the linked upstream references for affected versions and vendor guidance.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Aug 24, 2026
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Source modified
Aug 24, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Aug 24, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

A flaw was found in rpmbuild. When rpmbuild processes a crafted tarball in tarball mode, a specially designed tar member name can lead to macro injection. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system by convincing a user to build a malicious tarball.

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