CVE-2017-8846
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.57%
Last modified
CVE-2017-8846 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Long Range Zip Project | Long Range Zip | 0.631 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/07/lrzip-use-after-free-in-read_stream-stream-c/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/71Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third 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-stream-c/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/71Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202005-01Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8846?
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 a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8846?
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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