Vulnerability Description
archive_read_support_format_tar.c in libarchive before 2.2.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via (1) an end-of-file condition within a pax extension header or (2) a malformed pax extension header in an (a) PAX or a (b) TAR archive.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Libarchive | <= 2.2.3 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=432924
- http://osvdb.org/38093
- http://osvdb.org/38094
- 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.ascVendor Advisory
- 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.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/970849US Government Resource
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_15_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24885Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3644?
CVE-2007-3644 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). archive_read_support_format_tar.c in libarchive before 2.2.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via (1) an end-of-file condition within a pax extension ...
How severe is CVE-2007-3644?
CVE-2007-3644 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3644?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Libarchive.