CVE-2011-1778: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Apr 13 2012(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in libarchive through 2.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TAR archive.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.8.0 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.6.2 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.7.0 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.4 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.1 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.8.3 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.2 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.3 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | <=2.8.5 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.5 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.2.3 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.8.2 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.6 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.0 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.8.4 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.6.1 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.8.1 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.7.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://code.google.com/p/libarchive/source/detail?r=3160
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=705849
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1507.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5281
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48034
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2413
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1778?
CVE-2011-1778 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1778?
To fix CVE-2011-1778, update the libarchive package to version 2.8.6 or later.
Which versions of libarchive are affected by CVE-2011-1778?
CVE-2011-1778 affects libarchive versions up to and including 2.8.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1778?
CVE-2011-1778 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2011-1778 allow for remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2011-1778 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted TAR archives.
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- vendor/freebsd
- canonical/freebsd libarchive
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.8.0
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.6.2
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.7.0
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.4
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.1
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.8.3
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.2
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.3
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.8.5
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.5
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.2.3
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.8.2
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.6
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.0
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.8.4
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.6.1
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.8.1
- version/freebsd libarchive/2.7.1