Description
The process_extra function in libarchive before 3.2.0 uses the size field and a signed number in an offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted zip file.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-554-1 | libarchive security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3657-1 | libarchive security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2015-8779 | The process_extra function in libarchive before 3.2.0 uses the size field and a signed number in an offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted zip file. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3033-1 | libarchive vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T08:36:29.935Z
Reserved: 2016-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2015-8923
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-09-20T14:15:09.680
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2015-8923
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN