Libarchive · Libarchive · CVE-2019-1000019
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
libarchive versions 3.0.2 and later
**Description**
The issue is related to an out-of-bounds read in the libarchive library, specifically in the 7zip decompression functionality. This can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted 7zip file, potentially leading to a denial of service. The vulnerable function is located in archive read support format 7zip.c, specifically in the `header bytes()` function.
**Recommendations**
For libarchive versions 3.0.2 and later, consider avoiding the use of the 7zip decompression feature until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to specially crafted 7zip files to minimize the risk of exploitation.