Out-of-Bounds Heap Read Vulnerability in Libarchive Affects Multiple Linux Distributions
CVE-2015-8934

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Summary

The copy_from_lzss_window function in libarchive versions prior to 3.2.1 is susceptible to an out-of-bounds heap read, which can be triggered by processing a specially crafted RAR file. This vulnerability could lead to a denial of service, potentially allowing remote attackers to exploit it by manipulating file inputs, thereby affecting service availability across systems dependent on libarchive for file manipulation.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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