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ALPINE-CVE-2015-8934

ALPINE-CVE-2015-8934 PUBLISHED CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM

The copy_from_lzss_window function in archive_read_support_format_rar.c in libarchive 3.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafted rar file.

Risk Scores

CVSS v3.0
5.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Alpine:v3.4libarchive0, 2.8.4-r1, 2.8.4-r2

Timeline

  • Sep 20, 2016 CVE Published
  • Nov 19, 2025 CVE Updated
  • Apr 30, 2026 Distribution Patch
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