Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Libarchive Affects Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-5601

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Libarchive

Status
Libarchive
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2017

What is CVE-2017-5601?

An error in the lha_read_file_header_1() function of libarchive allows remote attackers to exploit an out-of-bounds read memory access. This vulnerability can lead to a crash when a specially crafted archive file is processed, potentially compromising system stability and security.

References

https://secunia.com/secunia_research/2017-3/
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https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/98dcbbf0b...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95837
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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