CVE-2016-8688

libarchive: heap based buffer overflow in detect_form (archive_read_support_format_mtree.c)

Published Feb 15, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The mtree bidder in libarchive 3.2.1 does not keep track of line sizes when extending the read-ahead, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file, which triggers an invalid read in the (1) detect_form or (2) bid_entry function in libarchive/archive_read_support_format_mtree.c.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-661-1 libarchive security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1600-1 libarchive security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-9527 The mtree bidder in libarchive 3.2.1 does not keep track of line sizes when extending the read-ahead, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file, which triggers an invalid read in the (1) detect_form or (2) bid_entry function in libarchive/archive_read_support_format_mtree.c.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3225-1 libarchive vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:27 AM
Reserved
Oct 15, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 15, 2017, 7:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:54 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Sep 15, 2016, 12:00 AM