CVE-2015-8920

moderate-risk
Published 2016-09-20

The _ar_read_header function in archive_read_support_format_ar.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds stack read) via a crafted ar file.

Do I need to act?

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0.56% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low 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
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Vendors

34
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal
Exposure 14/34 · Moderate