Debian update for libarchive



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-26256
CWE-ID CWE-122
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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libarchive (Debian package)
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Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU88389

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26256

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in libarchive. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted archive, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Update libarchive package to version 3.6.2-1+deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

libarchive (Debian package): before 3.6.2-1+deb12u1

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00116.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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