CVE-2016-7166

Name: CVE-2016-7166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-21T14:25:29.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7166 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libarchive before 3.2.0 does not limit the number of recursive decompressions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and application crash) via a crafted gzip file.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libarchive before 3.2.0 does not limit the number of recursive decompressions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and application crash) via a crafted gzip file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.64%

73.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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
Libarchive	Libarchive	<= 3.1.901a
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

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/2016/09/08/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92901Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.freebsd.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=207362Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1347086Issue Tracking
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/6e06b1c89dd0d16f74894eac4cfc1327a06ee4a0Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/660Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
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/2016/09/08/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92901Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.freebsd.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=207362Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1347086Issue Tracking
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/6e06b1c89dd0d16f74894eac4cfc1327a06ee4a0Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/660Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
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-2016-7166?

How severe is CVE-2016-7166?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7166 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7166?

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