CVE-2018-6869

Name: CVE-2018-6869
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-09T06:29:00.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

2.85%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

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://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00029.html
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://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00029.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3699-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6869?

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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Source: NVD / NIST