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CVE-2006-4338

UnknownEPSS 3.61%

Last modified

CVE-2006-4338 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. unlzh.c in the LHZ component in gzip 1.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted GZIP archive.. EPSS estimates a 3.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

unlzh.c in the LHZ component in gzip 1.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted GZIP archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.61%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GzipGzip1.3.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4338?
unlzh.c in the LHZ component in gzip 1.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted GZIP archive.
How severe is CVE-2006-4338?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4338 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4338?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST