CVE-2024-37407

Libarchive vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.97%

Published8 Jun 2024

Description

Libarchive before 3.7.4 allows name out-of-bounds access when a ZIP archive has an empty-name file and mac-ext is enabled. This occurs in slurp_central_directory in archive_read_support_format_zip.c.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Libarchive3.7.3

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-37407 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-37407 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.97%.

How severe is CVE-2024-37407?

CVE-2024-37407 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-37407?

Affected products include Libarchive.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37407?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.