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CVE-2025-5914

Libarchive integer overflow

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.44%
  1. Published9 Jun 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Libarchive< 3.8.0
Redhat Openshift Container Platform4.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux10.0 · 6.0 · 7.0 · 8.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Libarchive≥ 3.8.0

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-5914 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-5914 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.44%.

How severe is CVE-2025-5914?

CVE-2025-5914 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-5914?

Affected products include Libarchive, Redhat Openshift Container Platform, Redhat Enterprise Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5914?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Libarchive 3.8.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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