CVE-2017-14107: Medium severity libzip vulnerability
Published Sep 1, 2017
·Updated
The zipreadeocd64 function in zipopen.c in libzip before 1.3.0 mishandles EOCD records, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation failure in zipcdirgrow in zipdirent.c) via a crafted ZIP archive.
Affected Software
2 affected components
libzip libzip<1.3.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Remediation
Event History
Sep 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14107?
CVE-2017-14107 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to memory allocation failures.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-14107?
To fix CVE-2017-14107, upgrade libzip to version 1.3.0 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-14107?
CVE-2017-14107 affects libzip prior to version 1.3.0 and Debian Linux 9.0.
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Can CVE-2017-14107 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14107 can be exploited remotely through a crafted ZIP archive.
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What vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-14107 lead to?
CVE-2017-14107 can lead to memory allocation failures resulting in denial of service.