CVE-2004-0797
First published: Tue 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).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| zlib | =1.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=252253
- https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2043
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_29_zlib.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/238678
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-26.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/9360
- http://www.osvdb.org/9361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11129
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011085
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11051
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18377
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17054
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000865
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000878
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2004&m=slackware-security.319160
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:090
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109353792914900&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17119
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Which versions of ZLib are affected by CVE-2004-0797?
CVE-2004-0797 affects ZLib compression library version 1.2.1.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0797?
To fix CVE-2004-0797, upgrade to a newer version of ZLib that addresses this vulnerability.
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.
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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