Ubuntu update for libarchive



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2022-36227
CVE-2024-48957
CVE-2024-48958
CWE-ID CWE-476
CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libarchive13 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libarchive13t64 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU69582

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36227

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in libarchive. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted archive to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libarchive to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 24.04

libarchive13 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

libarchive13t64 (Ubuntu package): before 3.7.2-2ubuntu0.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7070-1


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.

2) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU98511

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-48957

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the execute_filter_audio() function in archive_read_support_format_rar.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libarchive to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 24.04

libarchive13 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

libarchive13t64 (Ubuntu package): before 3.7.2-2ubuntu0.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7070-1


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.

3) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU98512

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-48958

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the execute_filter_delta() function in archive_read_support_format_rar.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libarchive to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 24.04

libarchive13 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

libarchive13t64 (Ubuntu package): before 3.7.2-2ubuntu0.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7070-1


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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