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CVE-2011-1778

UnknownEPSS 4.25%

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CVE-2011-1778 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in libarchive through 2.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TAR archive.. EPSS estimates a 4.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in libarchive through 2.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TAR archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.25%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdLibarchive<= 2.8.5
FreebsdLibarchive2.0
FreebsdLibarchive2.1
FreebsdLibarchive2.2
FreebsdLibarchive2.2.3
FreebsdLibarchive2.3
FreebsdLibarchive2.4
FreebsdLibarchive2.5
FreebsdLibarchive2.6
FreebsdLibarchive2.6.1
FreebsdLibarchive2.6.2
FreebsdLibarchive2.7.0
FreebsdLibarchive2.7.1
FreebsdLibarchive2.8.0
FreebsdLibarchive2.8.1
FreebsdLibarchive2.8.2
FreebsdLibarchive2.8.3
FreebsdLibarchive2.8.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1778?
Buffer overflow in libarchive through 2.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TAR archive.
How severe is CVE-2011-1778?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1778 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1778?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-1778?

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Source: NVD / NIST