CWE
617
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5981

First published: Wed Mar 01 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
zziplib=0.13.62

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5981?

    CVE-2017-5981 specifically affects zziplib version 0.13.62.

  • 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.

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