CVE-2015-8922
Apache libarchive NULL Pointer Dereference
Description
The read_CodersInfo function in archive_read_support_format_7zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted 7z file, related to the _7z_folder struct.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 20, 2016, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 12, 2023, 2:45 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2015-8922 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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Affected Products
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2015-8922.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.html | Third Party Advisory |
| http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1844.html | |
| http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3657 | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2 | Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5 | Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html | Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91312 | |
| http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3033-1 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.html | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/513 | |
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03 | |
| https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8922.html | Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2015-8922 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]
Sep. 12, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]
Dec. 27, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 05, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1844.html [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 04, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3657 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 01, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 28, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91312 [No Types Assigned] -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 30, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Configuration 2 OR *cpe:2.3:a:libarchive:libarchive:3.1.901a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) Configuration 3 OR *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:libarchive:libarchive:3.1.901a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) Configuration 2 OR *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Configuration 3 OR *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Configuration 4 OR *cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Changed Reference Type http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html No Types Assigned http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html Third Party Advisory -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 30, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Configuration 2 OR *cpe:2.3:a:libarchive:libarchive:3.1.901a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) Configuration 3 OR *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Configuration 2 OR *cpe:2.3:a:libarchive:libarchive:3.1.901a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) Configuration 3 OR *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Configuration 4 OR *cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Changed Reference Type http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html No Types Assigned http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html Third Party Advisory -
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Translation La cuntion read_CodersInfo en archive_read_support_format_7zip.c en libarchive en versiones en versiones anteriores a 3.2.0 permite a atacantes remotos provocar una denegación de servicio (referencia a puntero NULL y caída) a través de un archivo 7z manipulado, relacionado con la estructura _7z_folder. Added Translation La función read_CodersInfo en archive_read_support_format_7zip.c en libarchive en versiones anteriores a 3.2.0 permite a atacantes remotos provocar una denegación de servicio (referencia a puntero NULL y caída) a través de un archivo 7z manipulado, relacionado con la estructura the _7z_folder. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The read_CodersInfo cuntion in archive_read_support_format_7zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer derference and crash) via a crafted 7z file, related to the _7z_folder struct. The read_CodersInfo function in archive_read_support_format_7zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted 7z file, related to the _7z_folder struct. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 28, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 20, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Configuration 2 OR *cpe:2.3:a:libarchive:libarchive:3.1.901a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) Configuration 3 OR *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3033-1 No Types Assigned http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3033-1 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.html No Types Assigned https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.html Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8922.html No Types Assigned https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8922.html Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.html No Types Assigned http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.html Third Party Advisory Added CWE CWE-476 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 20, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2015-8922 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2015-8922
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.63 }} 0.08%
score
0.79170
percentile