CVE-2026-96596 erl_tar:extract/2 loops forever on a GNU sparse member with a trailing hole
| Reporter | Title | Published | Views | Family All 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CVE-2026-96596 | 14 Oct 202616:56 | – | cve |
 | EUVD-2026-101390 | 14 Oct 202616:56 | – | euvd |
 | CVE-2026-96596 | 14 Oct 202617:20 | – | nvd |
 | EEF-CVE-2026-96596 erl_tar:extract/2 loops forever on a GNU sparse member with a trailing hole | 14 Oct 202616:56 | – | osv |
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