SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
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CVE-2026-16517

LOW · CVSS 2.9 EPSS 0.08%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-21 · Last synced 2026-08-20

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A signed integer overflow vulnerability exists in the ZIP writer of libarchive, specifically in the archive_write_zip_header function when ZIP encryption is enabled and the entry file size approaches INT64_MAX. This flaw may result in undefined behavior, potentially causing incorrect Zip64 extension decisions or memory corruption. Organizations utilizing libarchive for ZIP file handling, especially those implementing encryption, should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate risks associated with data integrity and application stability.

CVE
CVE-2026-16517
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.9
EPSS
0.08%

Original NVD Description

A signed integer overflow vulnerability was found in libarchive's ZIP writer. In the archive_write_zip_header function in archive_write_set_format_zip.c, when ZIP encryption is enabled and the entry file size is close to INT64_MAX, the addition of the encryption overhead to the entry size overflows int64_t, resulting in undefined behavior. This could lead to incorrect Zip64 extension decisions or potential memory corruption.