CVE-2024-57970 — MEDIUM (4.0)

Vulnerability Description

libarchive through 3.7.7 has a heap-based buffer over-read in header_gnu_longlink in archive_read_support_format_tar.c via a TAR archive because it mishandles truncation in the middle of a GNU long linkname.

CVSS Score

4.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-126

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-57970?

CVE-2024-57970 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). libarchive through 3.7.7 has a heap-based buffer over-read in header_gnu_longlink in archive_read_support_format_tar.c via a TAR archive because it mishandles truncation in the middle of a GNU long li...

How severe is CVE-2024-57970?

CVE-2024-57970 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-57970?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.