Vulnerability Description
The error handling in the (1) inflate and (2) inflateBack functions in ZLib compression library 1.2.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash).
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zlib | Zlib | 1.2.1 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2006.6/SCOSA-2006.6.txt
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/UnixWare/SCOSA-2004.17/SCOSA-2004.17.txt
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=252253
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000865
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000878
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109353792914900&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11129
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17054
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18377
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-26.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011085
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/238678US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:090
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_29_zlib.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/9360
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0797?
CVE-2004-0797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The error handling in the (1) inflate and (2) inflateBack functions in ZLib compression library 1.2.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash).
How severe is CVE-2004-0797?
CVE-2004-0797 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zlib Zlib.