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- USN-7454-1
USN-7454-1: libarchive vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Apr 23 2025(Updated: )
It was discovered that the libarchive bsdunzip utility incorrectly handled certain ZIP archive files. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted ZIP archive, an attacker could use this issue to cause libarchive to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.10, and Ubuntu 25.04. (CVE-2025-1632) It was discovered that libarchive incorrectly handled certain TAR archive files. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted TAR archive, an attacker could use this issue to cause libarchive to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2025-25724)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive-tools | <3.7.7-0ubuntu2.1 | 3.7.7-0ubuntu2.1 |
| Ubuntu | =25.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive13t64 | <3.7.7-0ubuntu2.1 | 3.7.7-0ubuntu2.1 |
| Ubuntu | =25.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive-tools | <3.7.4-1ubuntu0.2 | 3.7.4-1ubuntu0.2 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive13t64 | <3.7.4-1ubuntu0.2 | 3.7.4-1ubuntu0.2 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive-tools | <3.7.2-2ubuntu0.4 | 3.7.2-2ubuntu0.4 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive13t64 | <3.7.2-2ubuntu0.4 | 3.7.2-2ubuntu0.4 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive-tools | <3.6.0-1ubuntu1.4 | 3.6.0-1ubuntu1.4 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive13 | <3.6.0-1ubuntu1.4 | 3.6.0-1ubuntu1.4 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive-tools | <3.4.0-2ubuntu1.5 | 3.4.0-2ubuntu1.5 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive13 | <3.4.0-2ubuntu1.5 | 3.4.0-2ubuntu1.5 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-25724
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-1632
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libarchive/3.7.7-0ubuntu2.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libarchive/3.7.4-1ubuntu0.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libarchive/3.7.2-2ubuntu0.4
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libarchive/3.6.0-1ubuntu1.4
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libarchive/3.4.0-2ubuntu1.5
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7454-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7454-1?
USN-7454-1 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix USN-7454-1?
To fix USN-7454-1, update the libarchive package to version 3.7.7-0ubuntu2.1 or a later version.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7454-1?
USN-7454-1 affects multiple Ubuntu versions including 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, and 25.04.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting USN-7454-1?
Exploiting USN-7454-1 can lead to application crashes and denial of service in systems using the affected libarchive utility.
Is there a workaround for USN-7454-1?
Currently, the best approach for USN-7454-1 is to apply the available updates, as no specific workaround is recommended.
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