Integer Overflow Vulnerability in libarchive Library from Red Hat
CVE-2025-5914

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-5914?

A flaw exists in the libarchive library affecting the archive_read_format_rar_seek_data() function. This integer overflow vulnerability can lead to a double-free condition, resulting in memory corruption. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-5914
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2370861
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https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/pull/2598

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-5914 : Integer Overflow Vulnerability in libarchive Library from Red Hat