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

EPSS Probability
3.37%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibarchiveLibarchive3.3.2

References

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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Source: NVD / NIST