Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in libarchive Affects Multiple Vendors
CVE-2011-1778

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

FreeBSD

Status
Libarchive
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 April 2012

What is CVE-2011-1778?

A buffer overflow vulnerability in libarchive allows remote attackers to exploit the application through crafted TAR archives. This vulnerability can lead to a denial of service, manifesting as application crashes, and may enable attackers to execute arbitrary code, compromising system integrity.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/48034
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https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1507.html
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=705849
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2011-1778 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in libarchive Affects Multiple Vendors