CVE-2018-7727
UnknownEPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2018-7727 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in ZZIPlib 0.13.68. There is a memory leak triggered in the function zzip_mem_disk_new in memdisk.c, which will lead to a denial of service attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in ZZIPlib 0.13.68. There is a memory leak triggered in the function zzip_mem_disk_new in memdisk.c, which will lead to a denial of service attack.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gdraheim | Zziplib | 0.13.68 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3229Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/40Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3229Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/40Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7727?
An issue was discovered in ZZIPlib 0.13.68. There is a memory leak triggered in the function zzip_mem_disk_new in memdisk.c, which will lead to a denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-7727?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7727 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7727?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-7727?
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