7.8
CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-8931: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 20 2016(Updated: )

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) get_time_t_max and (2) get_time_t_min functions in archive_read_support_format_mtree.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted mtree file, which triggers undefined behavior.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/libarchive
3.4.3-2+deb11u1
3.6.2-1+deb12u1
3.7.4-1
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
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=15.10
Ubuntu=16.04
Debian=7.0
Debian=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8931?

    CVE-2015-8931 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to trigger undefined behavior in applications using the affected versions of libarchive.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8931?

    To fix CVE-2015-8931, upgrade libarchive to version 3.2.0 or later, specifically to versions 3.4.3-2+deb11u1, 3.6.2-1+deb12u1, or 3.7.4-1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8931?

    CVE-2015-8931 is an integer overflow vulnerability found in the get_time_t_max and get_time_t_min functions of libarchive.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2015-8931?

    Libarchive versions prior to 3.2.0, including distributions such as various versions of Debian and Ubuntu, are affected by CVE-2015-8931.

  • Can CVE-2015-8931 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-8931 can be exploited remotely through a crafted mtree file, allowing attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

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