First published: Sat May 07 2016(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the zip_read_mac_metadata function in archive_read_support_format_zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted entry-size values in a ZIP archive.
Credit: cret@cert.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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libarchive | <=3.1.901a |
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CVE-2016-1541 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2016-1541, you should upgrade libarchive to version 3.2.0 or later.
CVE-2016-1541 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
CVE-2016-1541 affects users of libarchive versions prior to 3.2.0.
If exploited, CVE-2016-1541 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.