CVE-2015-8916: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 20, 2016
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Updated

bsdtar in libarchive before 3.2.0 returns a success code without filling the entry when the header is a "split file in multivolume RAR," which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted rar file.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libarchive
3.4.3-2+deb11u13.6.2-1+deb12u13.7.4-1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Libarchive libarchive<=3.1.901a

Event History

Sep 20, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Aug 6, 2024
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:43 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8916?

CVE-2015-8916 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service that may cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8916?

To fix CVE-2015-8916, update libarchive to version 3.2.0 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-8916?

CVE-2015-8916 can be exploited through crafted RAR files that can lead to a NULL pointer dereference.

4

Which software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2015-8916?

Versions of libarchive prior to 3.2.0, including 3.1.901a and earlier, are vulnerable to CVE-2015-8916.

5

Is CVE-2015-8916 present in Debian or Ubuntu systems?

Yes, CVE-2015-8916 affects specific versions of Debian and Ubuntu systems that utilize vulnerable libarchive packages.

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