CVE-2016-9844

Name: CVE-2016-9844
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-18T17:59:01.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9844 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the zi_short function in zipinfo.c in Info-Zip UnZip 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large compression method value in the central directory file header.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the zi_short function in zipinfo.c in Info-Zip UnZip 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large compression method value in the central directory file header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unzip Project	Unzip	6.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94728Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unzip/+bug/1643750Issue Tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94728Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unzip/+bug/1643750Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9844?

How severe is CVE-2016-9844?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9844 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9844?

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