MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2015-8932

The compress_bidder_init function in archive_read_support_filter_compress.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted tar file, which trigge...

Vulnerability Description

The compress_bidder_init function in archive_read_support_filter_compress.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted tar file, which triggers an invalid left shift.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
DebianDebian Linux7.0
SuseLinux Enterprise Desktop12
SuseLinux Enterprise Server12
SuseLinux Enterprise Software Development Kit12
LibarchiveLibarchive<= 3.1.901a

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-8932?

CVE-2015-8932 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The compress_bidder_init function in archive_read_support_filter_compress.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted tar file, which trigge...

How severe is CVE-2015-8932?

CVE-2015-8932 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-2015-8932?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit.