Improper input validation in Libarchive
CVE-2016-1541
Heap-based buffer overflow in the zip_read_mac_metadata function in archive_read_support_format_zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted entry-size values in a ZIP archive.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.103 (95.5th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 96th percentile — 95.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.103 · newest: 0.103 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3574 (vendor-advisory)
- github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/d0331e8e5b05b475f20b1f3101fe1ad772d7e7e7
- www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2981-1 (vendor-advisory)
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1844.html (vendor-advisory)
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00003.html (vendor-advisory)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html
- github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/656
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00090.html (vendor-advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/89355 (vdb-entry)
- www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-1541?
- CVE-2016-1541 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libarchive, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-05-07.
- How severe is CVE-2016-1541?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-1541 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.