CVE-2015-8927 describes an out-of-bounds heap read vulnerability in the trad_enc_decrypt_update function of libarchive versions prior to 3.2.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by providing a specially crafted ZIP file, affecting products that utilize the libarchive library. The vulnerability has a CVSSv3 score of 5.5 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and primarily leading to high availability impact (crash). There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.1.901aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libarchive:libarchive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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