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CVE-2025-25724

Description

list_item_verbose in tar/util.c in libarchive through 3.7.7 does not check an strftime return value, which can lead to a denial of service or unspecified other impact via a crafted TAR archive that is read with a verbose value of 2. For example, the 100-byte buffer may not be sufficient for a custom locale.

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Score
7.8
Severity
High
Ecosystem
RPM
Publish Date
March 1, 2025
Modified Date
April 16, 2026
Score Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Versions