CVE-2018-5747
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.28%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5747 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Long Range Zip (aka lrzip) 0.631, there is a use-after-free in the ucompthread function (stream.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted lrz file.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Long Range Zip (aka lrzip) 0.631, there is a use-after-free in the ucompthread function (stream.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted lrz file.
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://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/90Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/90Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5747?
In Long Range Zip (aka lrzip) 0.631, there is a use-after-free in the ucompthread function (stream.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted lrz file.
How severe is CVE-2018-5747?
CVE-2018-5747 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5747?
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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