CVE-2016-4301

libarchive: Stack buffer overflow in the mtree parse_device

Published Sep 21, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 3.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_device function in archive_read_support_format_mtree.c in libarchive before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mtree file.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-5301 Stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_device function in archive_read_support_format_mtree.c in libarchive before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mtree file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
certcc
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:25 AM
Reserved
Apr 27, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 21, 2016, 2:25 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:47 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jun 19, 2016, 12:00 AM