CVE-2011-1779: Use After Free
First published: Fri Apr 13 2012(Updated: )
Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in libarchive 2.8.4 and 2.8.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted (1) TAR archive or (2) ISO9660 image.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.8.5 | |
| FreeBSD libarchive | =2.8.4 | |
| libarchive | =2.8.4 | |
| libarchive | =2.8.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1779?
CVE-2011-1779 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for causing application crashes and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1779?
To fix CVE-2011-1779, you should upgrade libarchive to versions 2.8.6 or later, which contain the necessary patches.
What impacts does CVE-2011-1779 have on my system?
CVE-2011-1779 can lead to denial of service due to application crashes when handling crafted TAR archives or ISO9660 images.
Which versions of libarchive are affected by CVE-2011-1779?
CVE-2011-1779 affects libarchive versions 2.8.4 and 2.8.5.
Is there any way to exploit CVE-2011-1779 remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2011-1779 remotely by sending specially crafted TAR or ISO9660 files.
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