HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2025-5914
HIGH

CVE-2025-5914

CWE-190Published: June 9, 2025· Updated: Jul 14, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-5914 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

libarchive1 product(s)
libarchive
Red Hat2 product(s)
openshift container platformenterprise linux
Source: NVD CPE · 7 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/pull/2598
PATCHhttps://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/pull/2598
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14130
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14135
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14137
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14141
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14142
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14525
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14528
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14594
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14644
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14808
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14810
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14828
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15024
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15397
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15709
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15827
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15828
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:16524
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:18217
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:18218
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:18219
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19041
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19046
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:21885
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:21913
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:0326
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-5914
ADVISORYhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2370861

All References (34)

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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14130Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14135Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14137Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14141Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14142Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14525Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14528Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14594Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14644Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14808Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14810Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:14828Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15024Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15397Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:15709Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2025-5914
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 9, 2025

Related CVEs (CWE-190)

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2025-5914 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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