Vulnerability Description
The trad_enc_decrypt_update function in archive_read_support_format_zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via a crafted zip file, related to reading the password.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libarchive | Libarchive | <= 3.1.901a |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91329
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/523ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91329
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/523ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8927?
CVE-2015-8927 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The trad_enc_decrypt_update function in archive_read_support_format_zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via a craf...
How severe is CVE-2015-8927?
CVE-2015-8927 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-2015-8927?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libarchive Libarchive.