CVE-2016-10209: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 3, 2017
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Updated

CVE-2016-10350 The archivereadformatcabreadheader function in archivereadsupportformatcab.c in libarchive 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted file. CVE-2016-10349 The archivele32dec function in archiveendian.h in libarchive 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted file.

Other sources

The archivewstringappendfrommbs function in archivestring.c in libarchive 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted archive file.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Libarchive libarchive=3.2.2
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.2
17.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.2.0<=8.3.0
8.4.0
F5 BIG-IP>=17.5.0<=17.5.1, >=17.1.0<=17.1.2
17.5.1.217.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.6
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.2.0<=8.4.0
8.4.1
debian/libarchive
3.6.2-1+deb12u43.6.2-1+deb12u53.7.4-4+deb13u13.8.10-23.8.11-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.1.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.1.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.0
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.5.1.217.1.3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libarchive to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.6.2-1+deb12u4Fixed in 3.6.2-1+deb12u5Fixed in 3.7.4-4+deb13u1Fixed in 3.8.10-2Fixed in 3.8.11-1

Event History

Apr 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:44 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·09:34 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·09:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 11, 2025
Event
via F5·03:51 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10209?

CVE-2016-10209 has a medium severity as it can lead to a denial of service due to a heap-based buffer over-read.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10209?

To fix CVE-2016-10209, update libarchive to a version that is not vulnerable, such as 3.1.2-7ubuntu2.6 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2016-10209?

CVE-2016-10209 affects various versions of libarchive, particularly versions up to 3.2.2, and certain versions of F5 BIG-IP.

4

Can CVE-2016-10209 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-10209 can be exploited remotely through the opening of crafted files.

5

What types of issues does CVE-2016-10209 cause?

CVE-2016-10209 can cause application crashes and denial of service due to improper handling of crafted files.

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