Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-8919
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2015-8919
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:libarchive:libarchive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-8919
6.37%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 90 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-8919
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-8919
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-8919
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.html
[security-announce] SUSE-SU-2016:1909-1: important: Security update forThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3657
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3657-1 libarchive
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1844.html
RHSA-2016:1844 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2
oss-security - Many invalid memory access issues in libarchiveThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
libarchive: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201701-03) — Gentoo security
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https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.html
Many invalid memory access issues in libarchive | The Fuzzing ProjectThird Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3033-1
USN-3033-1: libarchive vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91302
libarchive 'archive_read_support_format_lha.c' Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5
oss-security - Re: Many invalid memory access issues in libarchiveThird Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/510
Invalid read / heap-buffer-overflow on malformed lzh/lha files · Issue #510 · libarchive/libarchive · GitHubPatch
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html
Oracle Linux Bulletin - July 2016
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