How severe is CVE-2007-3644?

CVE-2007-3644 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3644 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3644?

CVE-2007-3644 affects Freebsd Libarchive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3644?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-3644 published?

CVE-2007-3644 was published on 2007-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3644

CVE-2007-3644 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freebsd Libarchive with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freebsd Libarchive
Published: 2007-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

archive_read_support_format_tar.c in libarchive before 2.2.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via (1) an end-of-file condition within a pax extension header or (2) a malformed pax extension header in an (a) PAX or a (b) TAR archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3644?: archive_read_support_format_tar.c in libarchive before 2.2.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via (1) an end-of-file condition within a pax extension header or (2) a malformed pax extension header in an (a) PAX or a (b) TAR archive.
How severe is CVE-2007-3644?: CVE-2007-3644 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3644 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3644?: CVE-2007-3644 affects Freebsd Libarchive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3644?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3644 published?: CVE-2007-3644 was published on 2007-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freebsd:libarchive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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