Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the zi_short function in zipinfo.c in Info-Zip UnZip 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large compression method value in the central directory file header.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unzip Project | Unzip | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/19Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94728Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unzip/+bug/1643750Issue Tracking
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/19Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94728Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unzip/+bug/1643750Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9844?
CVE-2016-9844 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the zi_short function in zipinfo.c in Info-Zip UnZip 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large compression method value in the central directory f...
How severe is CVE-2016-9844?
CVE-2016-9844 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9844?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unzip Project Unzip.