SB2016062701 - Integer overflow in processing libarchive files in Oracle Solaris

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow in processing libarchive files (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5844)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing files in libarchive. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause integer buffer overflow in choose_volume() by sending a specially crafted file to vulnerable server.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.libarchive.org/
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html