CVE-2017-12858: Double Free

Published Aug 23, 2017
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Updated

Double free vulnerability in the zipdirentread function in zipdirent.c in libzip allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
libzip libzip=1.2.0

Event History

Aug 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

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.

5

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.

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