SB2016072608 - Integer overflow in isoent_gen_joliet_identifier() in libarchive libarchive 



SB2016072608 - Integer overflow in isoent_gen_joliet_identifier() in libarchive libarchive

Published: July 26, 2016 Updated: January 10, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2016072608
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow in isoent_gen_joliet_identifier() (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6250)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in libarchive. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause integer overflow by creating a file with a specially crafted filename that archived as an ISO9660 archive by the target application using libarchive.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.