CVE-2015-8923
moderate-risk
Published 2016-09-20
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.
Do I need to act?
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2.6% 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
6
CVSS 6.5/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (8)
Affected Vendors
References (22)
Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.html
Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2
Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5
Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3033-1
Third Party Advisory
https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarch...
Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.html
Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2
Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5
Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3033-1
Third Party Advisory
https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarch...
and 2 more references
44
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
6/34 · Minimal
Exposure
14/34 · Moderate