CVE-2018-6869: Medium severity Zziplib Project Zziplib vulnerability
In ZZIPlib 0.13.68, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation and a crash in the zzipparserootdirectory function of zzip/zip.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted zip file.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/zziplibto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.13.62-3.3+deb11u1Fixed in 0.13.72+dfsg.1-1.1Fixed in 0.13.78+dfsg.1-0.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6869?
CVE-2018-6869 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to uncontrolled memory allocation leading to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6869?
To fix CVE-2018-6869, update to one of the patched versions of zziplib, such as 0.13.72+dfsg.1-1.1 or later.
Which versions of zziplib are affected by CVE-2018-6869?
Affected versions of zziplib include 0.13.68 and earlier, specifically those mentioned in the vulnerability report.
Can CVE-2018-6869 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-6869 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the use of crafted zip files.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-6869?
The impact of CVE-2018-6869 is a denial of service, which can cause applications using zziplib to crash.