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CVE-2015-8925

libarchive: Unclear invalid memory read in mtree parser

Severity Score

5.5
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

1
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

The readline function in archive_read_support_format_mtree.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read) via a crafted mtree file, related to newline parsing.

La función readline en archive_read_support_format_mtree.c en libarchive en versiones anteriores a 3.2.0 permite a atacantes remotos provocar una denegación de servicio (lectura no válida) a través de un archivo mtree manipulado, relacionado con una nueva línea de análisis gramatical.

A vulnerability was found in libarchive. A specially crafted MTREE file could cause a small out-of-bounds read, potentially disclosing a small amount of application memory.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Partial
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
None
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2016-06-17 CVE Reserved
  • 2016-07-14 CVE Published
  • 2023-12-22 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2024-08-06 First Exploit
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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Canonical
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 Ubuntu Linux
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 12.04
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lts
Affected
Canonical
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 Ubuntu Linux
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 14.04
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lts
Affected
Canonical
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 Ubuntu Linux
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 15.10
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-
Affected
Canonical
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 Ubuntu Linux
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 16.04
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lts
Affected
Libarchive
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 Libarchive
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 <= 3.1.901a
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-
Affected
Suse
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 Linux Enterprise Desktop
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 12
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sp1
Affected
Suse
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 Linux Enterprise Server
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 12
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sp1
Affected
Suse
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 Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit
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 12
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sp1
Affected