Description
An error in the lha_read_file_header_1() function (archive_read_support_format_lha.c) in libarchive 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds read memory access and subsequently cause a crash via a specially crafted archive.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libarchive | 3.2.1-6 | — |
| Debian 13 | libarchive | 3.2.1-6 | — |
| Debian 12 | libarchive | 3.2.1-6 | — |
| Debian 8 | libarchive | 3.1.2-11+deb8u4 | DLA-1600-1 |
| Debian 7 | libarchive | 3.0.4-3+wheezy5+deb7u1 | DLA-810-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libarchive | 3.1.2-11ubuntu0.16.04.3 | USN-3225-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | libarchive | 3.1.2-7ubuntu2.4 | USN-3225-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP4 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:1930-1 |
| SLES 15 SP3 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:0944-1 |
| SLES 15 SP2 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:0944-2 |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 15 SP2 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:0944-2 |
| SLE Real Time 15 SP2 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:0944-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP2 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:0944-2 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 7 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:0944-2 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | bsdtar | 3.7.2-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:13549-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:1930-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2022:0944-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.5 | libarchive | 3.2.2-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.4 | libarchive | 3.2.2-r0 | — |
Advisories 9
- USN-3225-1 libarchive vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-810-1 libarchive - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1600-1 libarchive - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2022:1930-1 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2022:0944-1 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2022:0944-2 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2022:0944-1 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:13549-1 bsdtar-3.7.2-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 7, 2025
- WID-SEC-2022-0042 libarchive: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jan 30, 2023