CVE-2017-5981: Medium severity Zziplib Project Zziplib vulnerability
Published Mar 1, 2017
·Updated
seeko.c in zziplib 0.13.62 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and crash) via a crafted ZIP file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Zziplib Project Zziplib=0.13.62
gdraheim zziplib=0.13.62
Event History
Mar 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5981?
CVE-2017-5981 has a moderate severity level as it can cause denial of service due to an assertion failure and crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5981?
To fix CVE-2017-5981, you should upgrade to a newer version of zziplib that has addressed the vulnerability.
3
What type of attacks is CVE-2017-5981 associated with?
CVE-2017-5981 is associated with remote denial of service attacks through crafted ZIP files.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5981?
CVE-2017-5981 specifically affects zziplib version 0.13.62.
5
Can CVE-2017-5981 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2017-5981 can be exploited without user interaction by sending a malicious ZIP file to the target application.