CVE-2026-4424 (High) detected in libarchivev3.8.5

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CVE-2026-4424 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - libarchivev3.8.5

Multi-format archive and compression library

Library home page: https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive.git

Found in base branches: stable/4.0, master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/contrib/libarchive/libarchive/archive_read_support_format_rar.c

Vulnerability Details

A flaw was found in libarchive. This heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the RAR archive processing logic due to improper validation of the LZSS sliding window size after transitions between compression methods. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted RAR archive, leading to the disclosure of sensitive heap memory information without requiring authentication or user interaction.

Publish Date: 2026-03-19

URL: CVE-2026-4424

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2026-03-19

Fix Resolution: https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive.git - v3.8.6

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