CVE-2017-5601

Name: CVE-2017-5601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-27T22:59:08.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5601 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An error in the lha_read_file_header_1() function (archive_read_support_format_lha.c) in libarchive 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds read memory access and subsequently cause a crash via a specially crafted archive.. EPSS estimates a 4.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An error in the lha_read_file_header_1() function (archive_read_support_format_lha.c) in libarchive 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds read memory access and subsequently cause a crash via a specially crafted archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.45%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libarchive	Libarchive	3.2.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95837Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037974
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/98dcbbf0bf4854bf987557e55e55fff7abbf3ea9Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00037.html
https://secunia.com/secunia_research/2017-3/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95837Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037974
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/98dcbbf0bf4854bf987557e55e55fff7abbf3ea9Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00037.html
https://secunia.com/secunia_research/2017-3/

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5601?

How severe is CVE-2017-5601?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5601 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5601?

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Source: NVD / NIST