CVE-2016-5844

UnknownEPSS 4.13%

Last modified

CVE-2016-5844 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the ISO parser in libarchive before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted ISO file.. EPSS estimates a 4.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the ISO parser in libarchive before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted ISO file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.13%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibarchiveLibarchive<= 3.2.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus7.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0
OracleLinux6
OracleLinux7
OracleSolaris11.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5844?
Integer overflow in the ISO parser in libarchive before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted ISO file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5844?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5844 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5844?
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