CVE-2015-8925
First published: Tue Sep 20 2016(Updated: )
The readline function in archive_read_support_format_mtree.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read) via a crafted mtree file, related to newline parsing.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| libarchive | <=3.1.901a | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =12-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =12-sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1844.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3657
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91306
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3033-1
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.html
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/516
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8925?
CVE-2015-8925 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to improper handling of crafted mtree files.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8925?
To fix CVE-2015-8925, upgrade to libarchive version 3.2.0 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-8925?
CVE-2015-8925 affects various versions of libarchive and Ubuntu Linux 12.04, 14.04, 15.10, and 16.04, as well as SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and Server 12 SP1.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-8925 allow?
CVE-2015-8925 allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service attack through crafted mtree files.
Is CVE-2015-8925 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8925 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted mtree files to vulnerable systems.
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