CVE-2015-8923

MediumCVSS 6.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The process_extra function in libarchive before 3.2.0 uses the size field and a signed number in an offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted zip file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 6.5/10CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-20

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Sep 20, 2016
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2015-8923: Medium severity, CVSS 6.5 | Vulnix