VDB
DEBIAN-CVE-2016-8688
DEBIAN-CVE-2016-8688
PUBLISHED
CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM
The mtree bidder in libarchive 3.2.1 does not keep track of line sizes when extending the read-ahead, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file, which triggers an invalid read in the (1) detect_form or (2) bid_entry function in libarchive/archive_read_support_format_mtree.c.
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
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:13 | libarchive | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:11 | libarchive | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:14 | libarchive | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:12 | libarchive | 0, 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Feb 15, 2017 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated