Vulnerability Description
Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted password-protected ZIP archive, possibly related to an Extra-Field size value.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Unzip Project | Unzip | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3386
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/07/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/15/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/21/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/11/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76863
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034027
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2788-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2788-2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3386
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/07/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/15/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/21/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/11/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76863
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7696?
CVE-2015-7696 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted password-protected ZIP arch...
How severe is CVE-2015-7696?
CVE-2015-7696 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7696?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Unzip Project Unzip.