Vulnerability Description
The read_stream function in stream.c in liblrzip.so in lrzip 0.631 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted archive.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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-use-after-free-in-read_stream-streThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/71Issue 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-use-after-free-in-read_stream-streThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/71Issue 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-2017-8846?
CVE-2017-8846 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The read_stream function in stream.c in liblrzip.so in lrzip 0.631 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted archive.
How severe is CVE-2017-8846?
CVE-2017-8846 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-2017-8846?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Long Range Zip Project Long Range Zip, Debian Debian Linux.