CVE-2025-5915
Apache libarchive Heap Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in the libarchive library. This flaw can lead to a heap buffer over-read due to the size of a filter block potentially exceeding the Lempel-Ziv-Storer-Schieber (LZSS) window. This means the library may attempt to read beyond the allocated memory buffer, which can result in unpredictable program behavior, crashes (denial of service), or the disclosure of sensitive information from adjacent memory regions.
INFO
Published Date :
June 9, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 12, 2025, 4:06 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
2.5
Exploitability Score :
1.3
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability has been identified in the libarchive library. This flaw can lead to a heap buffer over-read due to the size of a filter block potentially exceeding the Lempel-Ziv-Storer-Schieber (LZSS) window. This means the library may attempt to read beyond the allocated memory buffer, which can result in unpredictable program behavior, crashes (denial of service), or the disclosure of sensitive information from adjacent memory regions. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-5915 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2370865 Added Reference https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/pull/2599 Added Reference https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/releases/tag/v3.8.0
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