CVE-2018-6484: Medium severity Zziplib Project Zziplib vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2018
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Updated

In ZZIPlib 0.13.67, there is a memory alignment error and bus error in the zzipfetchdisktrailer function of zzip/zip.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted zip file.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/zziplib
0.13.62-3.3+deb11u10.13.72+dfsg.1-1.10.13.72+dfsg.1-1.20.13.72+dfsg.1-1.3
Zziplib Project Zziplib=0.13.67
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
gdraheim zziplib=0.13.67

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/zziplib to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.13.62-3.3+deb11u1Fixed in 0.13.72+dfsg.1-1.1Fixed in 0.13.72+dfsg.1-1.2Fixed in 0.13.72+dfsg.1-1.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade zziplib/zziplib to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.13.67

Event History

Feb 1, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:12 AM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:35 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6484?

CVE-2018-6484 has a high severity as it can lead to denial of service through memory alignment errors.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6484?

To fix CVE-2018-6484, you should update ZZIPlib to a version higher than 0.13.67.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2018-6484?

CVE-2018-6484 affects ZZIPlib version 0.13.67 and earlier versions on various platforms including Debian and Ubuntu.

4

Can CVE-2018-6484 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-6484 can be exploited remotely through crafted zip files.

5

Is CVE-2018-6484 still a concern for users of ZZIPlib?

Yes, users of ZZIPlib need to be cautious of CVE-2018-6484 until they ensure they are using a patched version.

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