CVE-2015-8919

high-risk
Published 2016-09-20

The lha_read_file_extended_header function in archive_read_support_format_lha.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap) via a crafted (1) lzh or (2) lha file.

Do I need to act?

~
7.6% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Vendors

50
/ 100
high-risk
Severity 26/34 · High
Exploitability 10/34 · Low
Exposure 14/34 · Moderate