CVE-2015-8927

libarchive: Heap out of bounds read when reading password for malformed ZIP

Published Sep 20, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The trad_enc_decrypt_update function in archive_read_support_format_zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via a crafted zip file, related to reading the password.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-8783 The trad_enc_decrypt_update function in archive_read_support_format_zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via a crafted zip file, related to reading the password.
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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