Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Libarchive Affects Multiple Vendors
CVE-2016-1541

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Libarchive

Status
Libarchive
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2016

What is CVE-2016-1541?

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the zip_read_mac_metadata function within libarchive prior to version 3.2.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit crafted entry-size values in ZIP archives to execute arbitrary code. The flaw poses significant security risks to systems utilizing affected versions, as it may enable unauthorized access and potential compromise of system integrity.

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3574
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/d0331e8e5...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2981-1
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU

EPSS Score

11% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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