MEDIUM
CVE-2016-5844
CWE-190Published: September 21, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the ISO parser in libarchive before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted ISO file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-5844 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
libarchive1 product(s)
libarchive
Oracle2 product(s)
linuxsolaris
Red Hat7 product(s)
enterprise linux desktopenterprise linux hpc nodeenterprise linux serverenterprise linux workstationenterprise linux hpc node eusenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server eus
Source: NVD CPE · 15 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (28)
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1844.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1850.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91808Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036173Third Party Advisory
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https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/48-Out-of-bounds-read-and-signed-integer-overflow-in-libarchive.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1350280Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1844.htmlThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-5844
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 21, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-190)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-5844 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.