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CVE-2015-8932

MEDIUMEPSS 80th pctl
5.5
CVSS v3
NVD

Description

The compress_bidder_init function in archive_read_support_filter_compress.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted tar file, which triggers an invalid left shift.

How to fix

Remediation Available
libarchiveDebian
Fixed in:3.2.0-2CVE-2015-8932
Fixed in:3.2.0-2CVE-2015-8932
Fixed in:3.2.0-2CVE-2015-8932
Fixed in:3.2.0-2CVE-2015-8932
libarchiveUbuntu
Fixed in:3.1.2-7ubuntu2.3USN-3033-1
Fixed in:3.1.2-11ubuntu0.16.04.2USN-3033-1
libarchive13Ubuntu
Fixed in:3.1.2-7ubuntu2.3USN-3033-1
Fixed in:3.1.2-11ubuntu0.16.04.2USN-3033-1

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploit Intelligence

2.21%probability of exploitation in 30 days
80thpercentile

Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 80% of all known CVEs.

References

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