Vulnerability Description
Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in libarchive 2.8.4 and 2.8.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted (1) TAR archive or (2) ISO9660 image.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Libarchive | 2.8.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/libarchive/source/detail?r=3038
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=705849
- http://code.google.com/p/libarchive/source/detail?r=3038
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=705849
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1779?
CVE-2011-1779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in libarchive 2.8.4 and 2.8.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted (1...
How severe is CVE-2011-1779?
CVE-2011-1779 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1779?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Libarchive.