CVE-2024-48958 Memory corruption in n/a
Out-of-bounds access 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-2024-48958?
CVE-2024-48958 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_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.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48958?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libarchive Libarchive.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48958?
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-2024-48958 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-48958 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libarchive Libarchive
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2024-48958, AZL-50305, AZL-50310, BELL-CVE-2024-48958, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-48958, GHSA-9mw4-2ppr-4mcg and 2 more.