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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2025-60753

An issue was discovered in libarchive bsdtar before version 3.8.1 in function apply_substitution in file tar/subst.c when processing crafted -s substitution rules. This can cause unbounded memory allo...

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in libarchive bsdtar before version 3.8.1 in function apply_substitution in file tar/subst.c when processing crafted -s substitution rules. This can cause unbounded memory allocation and lead to denial of service (Out-of-Memory crash).

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/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
LibarchiveLibarchive<= 3.8.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-835CWE-400

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-60753?

CVE-2025-60753 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in libarchive bsdtar before version 3.8.1 in function apply_substitution in file tar/subst.c when processing crafted -s substitution rules. This can cause unbounded memory allo...

How severe is CVE-2025-60753?

CVE-2025-60753 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-2025-60753?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libarchive Libarchive.