Vulnerability Description
The read_1g function in stream.c in liblrzip.so in lrzip 0.631 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted archive.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Long Range Zip Project | Long Range Zip | 0.631 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/07/lrzip-heap-based-buffer-overflow-write-iThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/70Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202005-01Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/07/lrzip-heap-based-buffer-overflow-write-iThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/70Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202005-01Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8844?
CVE-2017-8844 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The read_1g function in stream.c in liblrzip.so in lrzip 0.631 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified othe...
How severe is CVE-2017-8844?
CVE-2017-8844 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8844?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Long Range Zip Project Long Range Zip, Debian Debian Linux.