CVE-2025-5918
Libarchive bsdtar Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in the libarchive library. This flaw can be triggered when file streams are piped into bsdtar, potentially allowing for reading past the end of the file. This out-of-bounds read can lead to unintended consequences, including unpredictable program behavior, memory corruption, or a denial-of-service condition.
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 be triggered when file streams are piped into bsdtar, potentially allowing for reading past the end of the file. This out-of-bounds read can lead to unintended consequences, including unpredictable program behavior, memory corruption, or a denial-of-service condition. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-5918 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2370877 Added Reference https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/pull/2584 Added Reference https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/releases/tag/v3.8.0
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