CVE-2017-12858: Double Free
Published Aug 23, 2017
·Updated
Double free vulnerability in the zipdirentread function in zipdirent.c in libzip allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
libzip libzip=1.2.0
alpine/libzip<1.2.0-r2
1.2.0-r2
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/libzipto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.0-r2
Event History
Aug 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12858?
CVE-2017-12858 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-12858?
To fix CVE-2017-12858, update libzip to version 1.2.1 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-12858?
CVE-2017-12858 specifically affects libzip version 1.2.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12858?
CVE-2017-12858 is a double free vulnerability, which may lead to memory corruption.
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What impact can CVE-2017-12858 have?
The impact of CVE-2017-12858 can be unspecified and may vary based on the attacker's method of exploitation.