CVE-2004-0797: Low severity zlib zlib vulnerability
Published Sep 14, 2004
·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.