CVE-2018-6869
UnknownEPSS 2.85%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6869 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ZZIPlib 0.13.68, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation and a crash in the __zzip_parse_root_directory function of zzip/zip.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted zip file.. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In ZZIPlib 0.13.68, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation and a crash in the __zzip_parse_root_directory function of zzip/zip.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted zip file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gdraheim | Zziplib | 0.13.68 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103050Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/22Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00022.htmlIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3699-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103050Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/22Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00022.htmlIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3699-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6869?
In ZZIPlib 0.13.68, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation and a crash in the __zzip_parse_root_directory function of zzip/zip.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted zip file.
How severe is CVE-2018-6869?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6869 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6869?
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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