CVE-2004-0797: Low severity zlib zlib vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2004
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Updated

The error handling in the (1) inflate and (2) inflateBack functions in ZLib compression library 1.2.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash).

Affected Software

1 affected component
zlib zlib=1.2.1

Event History

Sep 14, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0797?

The severity of CVE-2004-0797 is considered moderate due to its potential to cause a denial of service through application crashes.

2

Which versions of ZLib are affected by CVE-2004-0797?

CVE-2004-0797 affects ZLib compression library version 1.2.1.

3

How do I fix CVE-2004-0797?

To fix CVE-2004-0797, upgrade to a newer version of ZLib that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What types of attacks can leverage CVE-2004-0797?

CVE-2004-0797 can be exploited locally by users to crash applications using the affected ZLib functions.

5

Is CVE-2004-0797 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2004-0797 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to exploit.

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