Integer overflow in Libarchive

CVE-2025-5914

A vulnerability has been identified in the libarchive library, specifically within the archive_read_format_rar_seek_data() function. This flaw involves an integer overflow that can ultimately lead to a double-free condition. Exploiting a d…

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.003 (24.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5914?
CVE-2025-5914 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libarchive, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-06-09.
How severe is CVE-2025-5914?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-5914 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.