CVE-2016-1541 | libarchive up to 3.1.x ZIP Archive archive_read_support_format_zip.c zip_read_mac_metadata input validation (USN-2981-1 / VU#862384)
A vulnerability was found in libarchive up to 3.1.x. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function zip_read_mac_metadata of the file archive_read_support_format_zip.c of the component ZIP Archive Handler. The manipulation leads to improper input validation.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-1541. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.