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CVE-2007-3644

UnknownEPSS 3.92%

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CVE-2007-3644 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. archive_read_support_format_tar.c in libarchive before 2.2.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via (1) an end-of-file condition within a pax extension header or (2) a malformed pax extension header in an (a) PAX or a (b) TAR archive.. EPSS estimates a 3.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

archive_read_support_format_tar.c in libarchive before 2.2.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via (1) an end-of-file condition within a pax extension header or (2) a malformed pax extension header in an (a) PAX or a (b) TAR archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.92%

89.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdLibarchive<= 2.2.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-3644?
archive_read_support_format_tar.c in libarchive before 2.2.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via (1) an end-of-file condition within a pax extension header or (2) a malformed pax extension header in an (a) PAX or a (b) TAR archive.
How severe is CVE-2007-3644?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-3644 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3644?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST