SB2024040907 - Confusing error message in libarchive 



SB2024040907 - Confusing error message in libarchive

Published: April 9, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024040907
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a confusing error message in libarchive when attempting to modify a directory without sufficient permissions. A remote attacker can trick the victim into extracting a specially crafted archive, which can have some security impact on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.