CVE-2016-8689

libarchive: heap based buffer overflow in read_header (archive_read_support_format_7zip.c)

Published Feb 15, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The read_Header function in archive_read_support_format_7zip.c in libarchive 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via multiple EmptyStream attributes in a header in a 7zip archive.

Remediation

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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-2016-9528 The read_Header function in archive_read_support_format_7zip.c in libarchive 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via multiple EmptyStream attributes in a header in a 7zip archive.
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