CVE-2026-4111
Libarchive: infinite loop denial of service in rar5 decompression via archive_read_data() in libarchive
Description
A flaw was identified in the RAR5 archive decompression logic of the libarchive library, specifically within the archive_read_data() processing path. When a specially crafted RAR5 archive is processed, the decompression routine may enter a state where internal logic prevents forward progress. This condition results in an infinite loop that continuously consumes CPU resources. Because the archive passes checksum validation and appears structurally valid, affected applications cannot detect the issue before processing. This can allow attackers to cause persistent denial-of-service conditions in services that automatically process archives.
INFO
Published Date :
March 13, 2026, 7:55 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 19, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the libarchive library to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for the library.
- Monitor affected services for CPU resource consumption.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:5080 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:5063 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was identified in the RAR5 archive decompression logic of the libarchive library, specifically within the archive_read_data() processing path. When a specially crafted RAR5 archive is processed, the decompression routine may enter a state where internal logic prevents forward progress. This condition results in an infinite loop that continuously consumes CPU resources. Because the archive passes checksum validation and appears structurally valid, affected applications cannot detect the issue before processing. This can allow attackers to cause persistent denial-of-service conditions in services that automatically process archives. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-835 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-4111 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2446453 Added Reference https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/pull/2877