CVE-2015-2782: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 08 2015(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ARJ archive.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/arj | 3.10.22-24 3.10.22-26 3.10.22-27 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedora | =22 | |
| ARJ Archiver | =3.10.22 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154518.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154605.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155011.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3213
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:201
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/28/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/29/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73413
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-15
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/28/5
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-2782
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2782?
The severity of CVE-2015-2782 is classified as critical due to its potential for causing denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2782?
To fix CVE-2015-2782, you should upgrade to a version of ARJ archiver that is not affected, such as versions later than 3.10.22-27.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-2782?
CVE-2015-2782 affects the ARJ archiver version 3.10.22 and specific versions of Debian and Fedora Linux.
Can CVE-2015-2782 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-2782 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted ARJ archive to the vulnerable software.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-2782 lead to?
CVE-2015-2782 can lead to denial of service attacks or allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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