CVE-2015-8915
First published: Tue Sep 20 2016(Updated: )
bsdcpio in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and crash) via crafted cpio file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Libarchive | <=3.1.901a |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91298
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.html
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/503
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00037.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8915?
CVE-2015-8915 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8915?
To fix CVE-2015-8915, upgrade libarchive to version 3.2.0 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-8915?
CVE-2015-8915 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted cpio files.
In which versions of libarchive is CVE-2015-8915 present?
CVE-2015-8915 affects libarchive versions prior to 3.2.0.
What component of libarchive is vulnerable in CVE-2015-8915?
The vulnerability in CVE-2015-8915 resides in the bsdcpio component of libarchive.
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