VDB
ALPINE-CVE-2016-4809
ALPINE-CVE-2016-4809
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.5 HIGH
The archive_read_format_cpio_read_header function in archive_read_support_format_cpio.c in libarchive before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a CPIO archive with a large symlink.
Risk Scores
CVSS v3.0
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine:v3.4 | libarchive | 0, 2.8.4-r0, 2.8.4-r1 |
Timeline
- Sep 21, 2016 CVE Published
- Nov 19, 2025 CVE Updated
- Apr 30, 2026 Distribution Patch