CVE-2015-8927

Name: CVE-2015-8927
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-20T14:15:14.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8927 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The trad_enc_decrypt_update function in archive_read_support_format_zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via a crafted zip file, related to reading the password.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The trad_enc_decrypt_update function in archive_read_support_format_zip.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via a crafted zip file, related to reading the password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libarchive	Libarchive	<= 3.1.901a

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91329
https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/523Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/17/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91329
https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/523Exploit, Issue Tracking, 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-2015-8927?

How severe is CVE-2015-8927?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8927 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8927?

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Source: NVD / NIST