CVE-2025-1632: libarchive bsdunzip.c list null pointer dereference

Published Feb 24, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in libarchive up to 3.7.7. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function list of the file bsdunzip.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Other sources

libarchive bsdunzip.c list null pointer dereference

Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Libarchive libarchive<=3.7.7
Libarchive libarchive<=3.7.7
debian/libarchive<=3.4.3-2+deb11u1, <=3.4.3-2+deb11u2, <=3.6.2-1+deb12u2, <=3.7.4-1.1
3.7.4-2
Microsoft azl3 libarchive 3.7.7-2<3.7.7-2
3.7.7-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.7.4-2
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.7.7-2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade libarchive to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.7.8Patch CVE-2024-57970
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade libarchive to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.7.8Patch CVE-2025-1632
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade libarchive to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.7.8Patch CVE-2025-25724

Event History

Feb 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Apr 23, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:36 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1632?

CVE-2025-1632 is classified as problematic due to its potential to cause a null pointer dereference.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2025-1632?

CVE-2025-1632 affects libarchive versions up to and including 3.7.7.

3

How can I exploit CVE-2025-1632?

CVE-2025-1632 can be exploited locally through manipulation of the bsdunzip.c function.

4

How do I fix CVE-2025-1632?

To fix CVE-2025-1632, update libarchive to a version newer than 3.7.7.

5

What is a null pointer dereference in the context of CVE-2025-1632?

A null pointer dereference in the context of CVE-2025-1632 refers to the program attempting to access memory that hasn't been allocated, which leads to application crashes.

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