# CVE-2017-14503: bsdtar: fix out-of-bounds read within lha_read_data_none()

CVE-2017-14503 is fixed in 6 products on 1 platform, first by bsdcpio 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1, released September 16, 2017. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-14503
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (MODERATE)
- EPSS: 0.0196
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 16, 2017

## Description

fix out-of-bounds read within lha_read_data_none()

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | bsdcpio Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1 | [bsdcpio 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-bsdcpio-3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 16, 2017 |
| Linux | bsdtar RHEL 8 | 0:3.3.2-7.el8 | [RHSA-2019:3698](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2019-3698.md) | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Linux | bsdtar Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1 | [bsdtar 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-bsdtar-3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 16, 2017 |
| Linux | bsdtar ol 8 | 0:3.3.2-7.el8 | [ELSA-2019-3698](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2019-3698.md) | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Linux | libarchive RHEL 8 | 0:3.3.2-7.el8 | [RHSA-2019:3698](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2019-3698.md) | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Linux | libarchive ol 8 | 0:3.3.2-7.el8 | [ELSA-2019-3698](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2019-3698.md) | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Linux | libarchive-devel RHEL 8 | 0:3.3.2-7.el8 | [RHSA-2019:3698](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2019-3698.md) | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Linux | libarchive-devel ol 8 | 0:3.3.2-7.el8 | [ELSA-2019-3698](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2019-3698.md) | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Linux | libarchive-tools Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1 | [libarchive-tools 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libarchive-tools-3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 16, 2017 |
| Linux | libarchive13 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1 | [libarchive13 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libarchive13-3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 16, 2017 |

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