CVE-2015-8916
Published: 31 December 2015
bsdtar in libarchive before 3.2.0 returns a success code without filling the entry when the header is a "split file in multivolume RAR," which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted rar file.
Priority
Low
CVSS 3 base score: 6.5
Status
| Package | Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
libarchive Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian |
precise |
Not vulnerable
(verified via reproducer)
|
| trusty |
Released
(3.1.2-7ubuntu2.3)
|
|
| upstream |
Released
(3.2.0-2)
|
|
| wily |
Released
(3.1.2-11ubuntu0.15.10.2)
|
|
| xenial |
Released
(3.1.2-11ubuntu0.16.04.2)
|
Notes
| Author | Note |
|---|---|
| tyhicks | Reproducer doesn't work on precise |
References
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-8916
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3033-1
- NVD
- Launchpad
- Debian