CVE-2016-8687
UnknownEPSS 5.26%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8687 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the safe_fprintf function in tar/util.c in libarchive 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted non-printable multibyte character in a filename.. EPSS estimates a 5.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the safe_fprintf function in tar/util.c in libarchive 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted non-printable multibyte character in a filename.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libarchive | Libarchive | 3.2.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00027.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/11Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93781Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/11/libarchive-bsdtar-stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-bsdtar_expand_char-util-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1377926Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/e37b620fe8f14535d737e89a4dcabaed4517bf1aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00027.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/11Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93781Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/11/libarchive-bsdtar-stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-bsdtar_expand_char-util-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1377926Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/e37b620fe8f14535d737e89a4dcabaed4517bf1aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-03Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8687?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the safe_fprintf function in tar/util.c in libarchive 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted non-printable multibyte character in a filename.
How severe is CVE-2016-8687?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8687 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8687?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-8687?
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