CVE-2016-9888

libgsf: Null pointer dereference in tar_directory_for_file()

Published Dec 8, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
An error within the "tar_directory_for_file()" function (gsf-infile-tar.c) in GNOME Structured File Library before 1.14.41 can be exploited to trigger a Null pointer dereference and subsequently cause a crash via a crafted TAR file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-740-1 libgsf security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2183-1 libgsf security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10677 An error within the "tar_directory_for_file()" function (gsf-infile-tar.c) in GNOME Structured File Library before 1.14.41 can be exploited to trigger a Null pointer dereference and subsequently cause a crash via a crafted TAR file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:07 AM
Reserved
Dec 7, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 8, 2016, 8:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:56 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 7, 2016, 12:00 AM