Packages
- libarchive - Library to read/write archive files
Details
It was discovered that libarchive had a signed integer overflow in its
ZIP writer when handling encrypted entries with sizes near the maximum
value. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libarchive to
crash or execute arbitrary code.
It was discovered that libarchive had a signed integer overflow in its
ZIP writer when handling encrypted entries with sizes near the maximum
value. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libarchive to
crash or execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04 LTS resolute | libarchive13t64 – 3.8.5-1ubuntu2.3 | ||
| 24.04 LTS noble | libarchive13t64 – 3.7.2-2ubuntu0.9 | ||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | libarchive13 – 3.6.0-1ubuntu1.9 | ||
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