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CVE-2026-4424

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.88%

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CVE-2026-4424 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in libarchive. This heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the RAR archive processing logic due to improper validation of the LZSS sliding window size after transitions between compression methods. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in libarchive. This heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the RAR archive processing logic due to improper validation of the LZSS sliding window size after transitions between compression methods. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted RAR archive, leading to the disclosure of sensitive heap memory information without requiring authentication or user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.88%

54.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibarchiveLibarchiveAll versions
RedhatHardened ImagesAll versions
RedhatOpenshift Container Platform4.0
RedhatOpenshift Container Platform4.16
RedhatOpenshift Container Platform For Arm644.16
RedhatOpenshift Container Platform For Power4.16
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux8.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux9.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux10.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus8.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus8.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-4424?
A flaw was found in libarchive. This heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the RAR archive processing logic due to improper validation of the LZSS sliding window size after transitions between compression methods. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted RAR archive, leading to the disclosure of sensitive heap memory information without requiring authentication or user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2026-4424?
CVE-2026-4424 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4424?
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