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Improper Input Validation Affecting bsdcpio package, versions <0:3.1.2-10.el7_2

Severity

 Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
3.55% (92nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE7-BSDCPIO-2507380
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed20 Sept 2016
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Introduced: 20 Sep 2016

CVE-2015-8923  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:7 bsdcpio to version 0:3.1.2-10.el7_2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2016-1844.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream bsdcpio package and not the bsdcpio package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The process_extra function in libarchive before 3.2.0 uses the size field and a signed number in an offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted zip file.