Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.xenial:def:201686880000000
Revision Date:2017-02-15Version:1
Title:CVE-2016-8688 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (xenial) - low.
Description:The mtree bidder in libarchive 3.2.1 does not keep track of line sizes when extending the read-ahead, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file, which triggers an invalid read in the (1) detect_form or (2) bid_entry function in libarchive/archive_read_support_format_mtree.c.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2016-8688
Platform(s):Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
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Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (xenial) is installed.
  • AND libarchive package in xenial was vulnerable but has been fixed (note: '3.1.2-11ubuntu0.16.04.3').
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