libarchive 3.3.2 archive_read_support_format_xar.c atol8 Empty String memory corruption
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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in libarchive 3.3.2 (File Compression Software). Affected is the function atol8
of the file archive_read_support_format_xar.c. The manipulation as part of a Empty String leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
libarchive 3.3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (xml_data heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted xar archive, related to the mishandling of empty strings in the atol8 function in archive_read_support_format_xar.c.
The bug was discovered 09/06/2017. The weakness was shared 09/06/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). The advisory is shared for download at blogs.gentoo.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-14166 since 09/06/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103092 (Debian DLA-1092-1 : libarchive security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 171705 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for libarchive (SUSE-SU-2018:3640-1)).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (103092). The entries 95905, 95915, 95929 and 95952 are related to this item.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 103092
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1092-1 : libarchive security update
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OpenVAS ID: 53958
OpenVAS Name: Debian LTS Advisory ([SECURITY] [DLA 1092-1] libarchive security update)
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Patch: github.com
Timeline
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Sources
Advisory: fa7438a0ff4033e4741c807394a9af6207940d71Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2017-14166 (🔍)
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SecurityFocus: 93781 - libarchive Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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Entry
Created: 09/07/2017 08:54Updated: 12/28/2022 07:00
Changes: 09/07/2017 08:54 (69), 11/13/2019 10:25 (14), 12/28/2022 06:46 (5), 12/28/2022 07:00 (1)
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