HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-10349
MEDIUM

CVE-2016-10349

CWE-119Published: May 1, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The archive_le32dec function in archive_endian.h in libarchive 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-10349 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

libarchive1 product(s)
libarchive
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/834
PATCHhttps://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/834

All References (12)

→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100347
→
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/834Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00037.html
→
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-19
→
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3736-1/
→
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4360
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100347
→
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/issues/834Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00037.html
→
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-19
→
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3736-1/
→
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4360

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-10349
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 1, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

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CVE-2014-3936
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CVE-2013-3623
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-10349 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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