Vulnerability Description
In ZZIPlib 0.13.68, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation and a crash in the __zzip_parse_root_directory function of zzip/zip.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted zip file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gdraheim | Zziplib | 0.13.68 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103050Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/22ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00022.htmlIssue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00029.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3699-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103050Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/22ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00022.htmlIssue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00029.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3699-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6869?
CVE-2018-6869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In ZZIPlib 0.13.68, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation and a crash in the __zzip_parse_root_directory function of zzip/zip.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a deni...
How severe is CVE-2018-6869?
CVE-2018-6869 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6869?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gdraheim Zziplib, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.