# CVE-2018-1000880: bsdcpio: libarchive version commit 9693801580c0cf7c70e862d305270a16b52826a7 onwards (release v3.2.0 onwards) contains a CWE-20...

CVE-2018-1000880 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by bsdcpio 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2, released December 19, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1000880
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0409
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 19, 2018

## Description

libarchive version commit 9693801580c0cf7c70e862d305270a16b52826a7 onwards (release v3.2.0 onwards) contains a CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in WARC parser - libarchive/archive_read_support_format_warc.c, _warc_read() that can result in DoS - quasi-infinite run time and disk usage from tiny file. This attack appear to be exploitable via the victim must open a specially crafted WARC file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | bsdcpio Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2 | [bsdcpio 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-bsdcpio-3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2.md) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Linux | bsdtar Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2 | [bsdtar 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-bsdtar-3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2.md) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Linux | libarchive-tools Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2 | [libarchive-tools 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libarchive-tools-3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2.md) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Linux | libarchive13 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2 | [libarchive13 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libarchive13-3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.2.md) | Dec 19, 2018 |

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