CVE-2025-5914
June 10, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
3.9
Low
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in the libarchive library, specifically within the archive_read_format_rar_seek_data() function. This flaw involves an integer overflow that can ultimately lead to a double-free condition. Exploiting a double-free vulnerability can result in memory corruption, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libarchive |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-415
Double Free
The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | libarchive | libarchive | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: LOW
- Integrity Impact: NONE
- Availability Impact: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Timeline
Published: June 9, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified: June 10, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified: June 10, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Status : Received
CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.
More infoSource
secalert@redhat.com
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