CVE-2015-8933: Integer Overflow
Published Sep 20, 2016
·Updated
Integer overflow in the archivereadformattarskip function in archivereadsupportformattar.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted tar file.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Libarchive libarchive<=3.1.901a
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12-sp1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 20, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8933?
CVE-2015-8933 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8933?
To fix CVE-2015-8933, update libarchive to version 3.2.0 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2015-8933 have on affected systems?
CVE-2015-8933 can lead to a denial of service, causing affected systems to crash when processing crafted tar files.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-8933?
CVE-2015-8933 affects libarchive versions prior to 3.2.0, as well as certain versions of SUSE and Ubuntu operating systems.
5
Can CVE-2015-8933 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8933 can be exploited remotely through crafted tar files sent to the vulnerable application.