Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Apr 3, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-10209
CVE-2016-10209
Description
The archive_wstring_append_from_mbs function in archive_string.c in libarchive 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted archive file.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
5- github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/842nvdExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/97327nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00037.htmlnvd
- usn.ubuntu.com/3736-1/nvd
- www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4360nvd
News mentions
0No linked articles in our index yet.