CVE-2015-8918

libarchive: Overlapping memcpy in CAB parser

Published Sep 20, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The archive_string_append function in archive_string.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted cab files, related to "overlapping memcpy."

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-8774 The archive_string_append function in archive_string.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted cab files, related to "overlapping memcpy."
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:36 AM
Reserved
Jun 17, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 20, 2016, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:35 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jun 17, 2016, 12:00 AM