CVE-2015-8918

Name: CVE-2015-8918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-20T14:15:04.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8918 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The archive_string_append function in archive_string.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted cab files, related to "overlapping memcpy.". EPSS estimates a 3.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The archive_string_append function in archive_string.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted cab files, related to "overlapping memcpy."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.77%

88.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Novell	Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit	12.0	Sp1
Novell	Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop	12.0	Sp1
Novell	Suse Linux Enterprise Server	12.0	Sp1
Libarchive	Libarchive	<= 3.1.901a	—

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91300
https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/506Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00025.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91300
https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/506Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8918?

How severe is CVE-2015-8918?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8918 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8918?

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Source: NVD / NIST