Vulnerability Description
The archive_string_append function in archive_string.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted cab files, related to "overlapping memcpy."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 12.0 |
| Libarchive | Libarchive | <= 3.1.901a |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.htmlThird Party Advisory
- 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/91300
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/506PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.htmlThird Party Advisory
- 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/91300
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/506PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8918?
CVE-2015-8918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The archive_string_append function in archive_string.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted cab files, related to "overlapping memcpy."
How severe is CVE-2015-8918?
CVE-2015-8918 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-2015-8918?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Libarchive Libarchive.