Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in the __archive_read_get_extract function in archive_read_extract2.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a tar file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 12 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12 |
| 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/2016/06/17/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91340
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/517ExploitIssue TrackingThird 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/2016/06/17/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91340
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/517ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8929?
CVE-2015-8929 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in the __archive_read_get_extract function in archive_read_extract2.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a tar file.
How severe is CVE-2015-8929?
CVE-2015-8929 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-2015-8929?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit, Libarchive Libarchive.