libarchive up to 3.7.4 archive_read_support_format_rar.c execute_filter_delta out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libarchive up to 3.7.4. This issue affects the function execute_filter_delta of the file archive_read_support_format_rar.c. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-48958. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libarchive up to 3.7.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function execute_filter_delta of the file archive_read_support_format_rar.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

execute_filter_delta in archive_read_support_format_rar.c in libarchive before 3.7.5 allows out-of-bounds access via a crafted archive file because src can move beyond dst.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-48958 since 10/10/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 209121 (Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : libarchive vulnerabilities (USN-7070-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 3.7.5 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (209121). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 209121
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : libarchive vulnerabilities (USN-7070-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libarchive 3.7.5
Patch: github.com

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10/10/2024 🔍
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10/16/2024 +6 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-48958 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-48958
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-279932

Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2024 07:57
Updated: 10/16/2024 21:24
Changes: 10/10/2024 07:57 (58), 10/11/2024 21:27 (12), 10/12/2024 09:20 (11), 10/16/2024 21:24 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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