CVE-2016-8688

MediumCVSS 5.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 5.5/10CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-125

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Feb 15, 2017
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2016-8688: Medium severity, CVSS 5.5 | Vulnix