CVE-2025-25724: libarchive 3.7.8 fixed CVE-2024-57970, CVE-2025-1632, & CVE-2025-25724
First published: Sun Mar 02 2025(Updated: )
Last updated 23 April 2025
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Libarchive | <3.7.8 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- https://gist.github.com/Ekkosun/a83870ce7f3b7813b9b462a395e8ad92
- https://github.com/Ekkosun/pocs/blob/main/bsdtarbug
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/blob/b439d586f53911c84be5e380445a8a259e19114c/tar/util.c#L751-L752
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2025-25724
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-25724
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2025-25724
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-25724
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-25724
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/2529
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/c9bc934e7e91d302e0feca6e713ccc38d6d01532
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/8ce2aca6c7d6f004f860c6619cb6cc98d51ac69a
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-25724?
CVE-2025-25724 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2025-25724?
To fix CVE-2025-25724, upgrade to libarchive version 3.7.8 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
What impact can CVE-2025-25724 have on my system?
CVE-2025-25724 can lead to a denial of service or other unspecified impacts when processing crafted TAR archives.
Which versions of libarchive are affected by CVE-2025-25724?
CVE-2025-25724 affects libarchive versions prior to 3.7.8.
Can CVE-2025-25724 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-25724 can be exploited remotely if a vulnerable system processes a malicious TAR archive.
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