CVE-2017-12858
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.70%
Last modified
CVE-2017-12858 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Double free vulnerability in the _zip_dirent_read function in zip_dirent.c in libzip allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 3.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Double free vulnerability in the _zip_dirent_read function in zip_dirent.c in libzip allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libzip | Libzip | 1.2.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100459Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/nih-at/libzip/commit/2217022b7d1142738656d891e00b3d2d9179b796Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100459Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/nih-at/libzip/commit/2217022b7d1142738656d891e00b3d2d9179b796Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12858?
Double free vulnerability in the _zip_dirent_read function in zip_dirent.c in libzip allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-12858?
CVE-2017-12858 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12858?
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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