CVE-2016-1541
moderate-risk
Published 2016-05-07
Heap-based buffer overflow in the zip_read_mac_metadata function in archive_read_support_format_zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted entry-size values in a ZIP archive.
Do I need to act?
~
9.3% 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
8
CVSS 8.8/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (26)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/862384
Third Party Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/862384
and 6 more references
45
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
30/34 · Critical
Exploitability
10/34 · Low
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal