CVE-2026-71267 | rxi microtar src/microtar.c mtar_write_file_header/mtar_write_dir_header Name stack-based overflow

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in rxi microtar. This vulnerability affects the function mtar_write_file_header/mtar_write_dir_header of the file src/microtar.c. The manipulation of the argument Name results in stack-based buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-71267. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.