CVE-2018-6869
First published: Fri Feb 09 2018(Updated: )
In ZZIPlib 0.13.68, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation and a crash in the __zzip_parse_root_directory function of zzip/zip.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted zip file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/zziplib | 0.13.62-3.3+deb11u1 0.13.72+dfsg.1-1.1 0.13.72+dfsg.1-1.2 0.13.72+dfsg.1-1.3 | |
| zziplib | =0.13.68 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103050
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/22
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00022.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00029.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3699-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-6869
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/commit/0c0c9256b0903f664bca25dd8d924211f81e01d3
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6869
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-6869
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6869
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-6869
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.
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