Vulnerability Description
archive_read_support_format_tar.c in libarchive before 2.2.4 does not properly compute the length of a certain buffer when processing a malformed pax extension header, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) PAX or (2) TAR archive that triggers a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Libarchive | <= 2.2.3 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=432924
- http://osvdb.org/38092
- http://people.freebsd.org/~kientzle/libarchive/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26050PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26062PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26355
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28377
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-07:05.libarchive.asc
- http://security.freebsd.org/patches/SA-07:05/libarchive.patchPatch
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200708-03.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1455
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_15_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24885Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018379
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2521
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3641?
CVE-2007-3641 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). archive_read_support_format_tar.c in libarchive before 2.2.4 does not properly compute the length of a certain buffer when processing a malformed pax extension header, which allows user-assisted remot...
How severe is CVE-2007-3641?
CVE-2007-3641 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3641?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Libarchive.