CVE-2024-48957 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds access vulnerability in libarchive allows attackers to execute code or cause denial of service via crafted archive files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-48957?
CVE-2024-48957 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libarchive Libarchive, published on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
execute_filter_audio 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.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48957?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (3)
libarchive SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP6 | All versions | 3.7.2-150600.3.6.1 |
libarchive SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15 SP6 | All versions | 3.7.2-150600.3.6.1 |
libarchive openSUSE:Leap 15.6 | All versions | 3.7.2-150600.3.6.1 |
Products include Libarchive Libarchive.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48957?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-48957 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-48957 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libarchive Libarchive
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2024-48957, AZL-50307, AZL-50315, BELL-CVE-2024-48957, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-48957, GHSA-rmj4-vvpv-4m33 and 3 more.