Vulnerability Description
bsdcpio in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and crash) via crafted cpio file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libarchive | Libarchive | <= 3.1.901a |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91298
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/503Exploit
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00037.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91298
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/503Exploit
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00037.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8915?
CVE-2015-8915 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). bsdcpio in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and crash) via crafted cpio file.
How severe is CVE-2015-8915?
CVE-2015-8915 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8915?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libarchive Libarchive.