CVE-2015-8923

libarchive: Unclear crashes in ZIP parser

Published Sep 20, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The process_extra function in libarchive before 3.2.0 uses the size field and a signed number in an offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted zip file.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-554-1 libarchive security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3657-1 libarchive security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-8779 The process_extra function in libarchive before 3.2.0 uses the size field and a signed number in an offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted zip file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3033-1 libarchive vulnerabilities
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