CVE-2025-5918
Low
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in the libarchive library. This flaw can be triggered when file streams are piped into bsdtar, potentially allowing for reading past the end of the file. This out-of-bounds read can lead to unintended consequences, including unpredictable program behavior, memory corruption, or a denial-of-service condition.
SeverityLow
CVSS3.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Libarchive
PublishedJun 9, 2025
First seenJun 9, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-125Out-of-bounds read
How to fix
Update
- libarchive libarchive3.8.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libarchive libarchive | v < 3.8.0 | 3.8.0 |
| redhat openshift_container_platform | 4.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux | 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 | — |
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