Vulnerability identifier: #VU33327
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
libarchive
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for archiving
Vendor: libarchive
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) heap_add_entry and (2) relocate_dir functions in archive_read_support_format_iso9660.c in libarchive through 2.8.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ISO9660 image.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
libarchive: 2.8.0 - 2.8.5
External links
http://code.google.com/p/libarchive/source/detail?r=3158
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/48034
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5281
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2413
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=705849
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1507.html
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.