CVE-2018-16548
First published: Wed Sep 05 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in ZZIPlib through 0.13.69. There is a memory leak triggered in the function __zzip_parse_root_directory in zip.c, which will lead to a denial of service attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| zziplib | <=0.13.69 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00065.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00066.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2196
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/58
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00029.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1626201
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/commit/0e1dadb05c1473b9df2d7b8f298dab801778ef99
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/commit/d2e5d5c53212e54a97ad64b793a4389193fec687
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/commit/9411bde3e4a70a81ff3ffd256b71927b2d90dcbb
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-16548
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1626200
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16548?
CVE-2018-16548 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service due to a memory leak.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16548?
To fix CVE-2018-16548, you should upgrade ZZIPlib to a version later than 0.13.69.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-16548?
CVE-2018-16548 affects all versions of ZZIPlib up to and including 0.13.69.
What are the consequences of CVE-2018-16548?
The consequence of CVE-2018-16548 is a memory leak that can lead to a denial of service.
Is CVE-2018-16548 a high-risk vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2018-16548 is considered a high-risk vulnerability due to its potential to disrupt service availability.
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