CVE-2011-1779: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-1779: Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in libarchive 2.8.4 and 2.8.5 allow remote attackers to cause a den...

Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in libarchive 2.8.4 and 2.8.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted (1) TAR archive or (2) ISO9660 image.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 22:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old libarchive memory-safety flaw affecting versions 2.8.4 and 2.8.5. A malicious TAR archive or ISO9660 image could crash software that processes it. The sources also note possible unspecified additional impact, but do not provide enough detail to confirm code execution or broader compromise. Exposure is most likely where libarchive 2.8.4 or 2.8.5 is installed directly or bundled into applications that parse user-supplied TAR archives or ISO9660 images. Systems that only process trusted local archives have lower practical exposure. Treat as targeted hygiene work unless exposed systems process untrusted archives at scale. Prioritize internet-facing upload, scanning, and content-processing services because the confirmed business risk is service disruption. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications using libarchive 2.8.4 or 2.8.5.; Check libarchive and operating-system vendor guidance for fixed packages.; Prioritize systems processing untrusted TAR or ISO9660 content..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 13, 2012, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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