CVE-2016-5418

Name: CVE-2016-5418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-21T14:25:13.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5418 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sandboxing code in libarchive 3.2.0 and earlier mishandles hardlink archive entries of non-zero data size, which might allow remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive file.. EPSS estimates a 4.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sandboxing code in libarchive 3.2.0 and earlier mishandles hardlink archive entries of non-zero data size, which might allow remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.67%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Oracle	Linux	6
Oracle	Linux	7
Redhat	Openshift	3.1
Redhat	Openshift	3.2
Libarchive	Libarchive	<= 3.2.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus	7.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1844.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1850.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/09/2Exploit, Technical Description
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93165
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1852Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1853Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1362601Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gist.github.com/anonymous/e48209b03f1dd9625a992717e7b89c4fExploit, Technical Description
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/dfd6b54ce33960e420fb206d8872fb759b577ad9Patch
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/746Exploit, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1844.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1850.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/09/2Exploit, Technical Description
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93165
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1852Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1853Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1362601Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gist.github.com/anonymous/e48209b03f1dd9625a992717e7b89c4fExploit, Technical Description
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/dfd6b54ce33960e420fb206d8872fb759b577ad9Patch
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/746Exploit, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5418?

How severe is CVE-2016-5418?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5418 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5418?

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Source: NVD / NIST