CVE-2016-10209

libarchive: NULL pointer dereference in archive_wstring_append_from_mbs function

Published Apr 3, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The archive_wstring_append_from_mbs function in archive_string.c in libarchive 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted archive file.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1006-1 libarchive security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1600-1 libarchive security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4360-1 libarchive security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-1394 The archive_wstring_append_from_mbs function in archive_string.c in libarchive 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted archive file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3736-1 libarchive vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:14 AM
Reserved
Feb 7, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 3, 2017, 5:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:39 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 12, 2016, 12:00 AM