CVE-2017-14502
UnknownEPSS 3.37%
Last modified
CVE-2017-14502 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. read_header in archive_read_support_format_rar.c in libarchive 3.3.2 suffers from an off-by-one error for UTF-16 names in RAR archives, leading to an out-of-bounds read in archive_read_format_rar_read_header.. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
read_header in archive_read_support_format_rar.c in libarchive 3.3.2 suffers from an off-by-one error for UTF-16 names in RAR archives, leading to an out-of-bounds read in archive_read_format_rar_read_header.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libarchive | Libarchive | 3.3.2 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=573Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/875974Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=573Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/875974Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14502?
read_header in archive_read_support_format_rar.c in libarchive 3.3.2 suffers from an off-by-one error for UTF-16 names in RAR archives, leading to an out-of-bounds read in archive_read_format_rar_read_header.
How severe is CVE-2017-14502?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14502 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14502?
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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