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?

~
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
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CVSS 6.5/10 Medium
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Vendors

44
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 6/34 · Minimal
Exposure 14/34 · Moderate