#VU62032 Use-after-free in libarchive

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62032

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libarchive
Client/Desktop applications / Software for archiving

Vendor: libarchive

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the archive_read_format_rar_read_data() function when processing RARv4 files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted archive, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libarchive: 3.6.0

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External links
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/releases/tag/v3.6.1
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/52efa50c69653029687bfc545703b7340b7a51e2

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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.