CVE-2026-4424
Libarchive: libarchive: information disclosure via heap out-of-bounds read in rar archive processing
Description
A flaw was found in libarchive. This heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the RAR archive processing logic due to improper validation of the LZSS sliding window size after transitions between compression methods. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted RAR archive, leading to the disclosure of sensitive heap memory information without requiring authentication or user interaction.
INFO
Published Date :
March 19, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 19, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-4424
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update libarchive to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches for libarchive.
- Validate RAR archive processing logic.
- Restrict processing of untrusted archives.
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-2026-4424.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-4424 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2449006 | |
| https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/pull/2898 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in libarchive. This heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the RAR archive processing logic due to improper validation of the LZSS sliding window size after transitions between compression methods. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted RAR archive, leading to the disclosure of sensitive heap memory information without requiring authentication or user interaction. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-4424 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2449006 Added Reference https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/pull/2898