Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8687
Stack-based buffer overflow in the safe_fprintf function in tar/util.c in libarchive 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted non-printable multibyte character in a filename.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-8687
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:libarchive:libarchive:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8687
2.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 89 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8687
| 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 | |
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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
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8687
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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-2016-8687
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https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/e37b620fe8f14535d737e89a4dcabaed4517bf1a
Issue #767: Buffer overflow printing a filename · libarchive/libarchive@e37b620 · GitHubIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00037.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1600-1] libarchive security update
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93781
libarchive Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1377926
1377926 – (CVE-2016-8687) CVE-2016-8687 libarchive: stack based buffer overflow in bsdtar_expand_char (util.c)Issue Tracking;Patch
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
libarchive: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201701-03) — Gentoo securityPatch;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/11
oss-security - Re: Libarchive/bsdtar: multiple crashesMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/11/libarchive-bsdtar-stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-bsdtar_expand_char-util-c/
libarchive: bsdtar: stack-based buffer overflow in bsdtar_expand_char (util.c) | agostino's blogPatch;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00027.html
openSUSE-SU-2016:3002-1: moderate: Security update for libarchiveThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037668
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