Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in libarchive through 2.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TAR archive.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Libarchive | <= 2.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/libarchive/source/detail?r=3160
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48034
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5281
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2413
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=705849
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1507.html
- http://code.google.com/p/libarchive/source/detail?r=3160
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48034
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5281
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2413
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=705849
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1507.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1778?
CVE-2011-1778 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in libarchive through 2.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TAR archive.
How severe is CVE-2011-1778?
CVE-2011-1778 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1778?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Libarchive.