Integer overflow in Libarchive

CVE-2026-5121

A flaw was found in libarchive. On 32-bit systems, an integer overflow vulnerability exists in the zisofs block pointer allocation logic. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted ISO9660 image, which can lead to…

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.001 (20.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5121?
CVE-2026-5121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libarchive, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-03-30.
How severe is CVE-2026-5121?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.