How severe is CVE-2025-1632?

CVE-2025-1632 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-1632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-1632?

CVE-2025-1632 affects Libarchive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1632?

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

Does CVE-2025-1632 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1632 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4364.

When was CVE-2025-1632 published?

CVE-2025-1632 was published on 2025-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1632

CVE-2025-1632 is a low-severity vulnerability in Libarchive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.7
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4364
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Libarchive
Published: 2025-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in libarchive up to 3.7.7. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function list of the file bsdunzip.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1632?: A vulnerability was found in libarchive up to 3.7.7. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function list of the file bsdunzip.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2025-1632?: CVE-2025-1632 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-1632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-1632?: CVE-2025-1632 affects Libarchive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1632?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-1632 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1632 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4364.
When was CVE-2025-1632 published?: CVE-2025-1632 was published on 2025-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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