CVE-2017-5978 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The zzip_mem_entry_new function in memdisk.c in zziplib 0.13.62 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted ZIP file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gdraheim	Zziplib	0.13.62

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3878
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96268
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/09/zziplib-out-of-bounds-read-in-zzip_mem_eExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3878
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96268
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/09/zziplib-out-of-bounds-read-in-zzip_mem_eExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5978?

CVE-2017-5978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The zzip_mem_entry_new function in memdisk.c in zziplib 0.13.62 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted ZIP file.

How severe is CVE-2017-5978?

CVE-2017-5978 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5978?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gdraheim Zziplib.