CVE-2019-17582: Use After Free

Published Feb 9, 2021
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Updated

A use-after-free in the zipdirentread function of zipdirent.c in libzip 1.2.0 allows attackers to have an unspecified impact by attempting to unzip a malformed ZIP archive. NOTE: the discoverer states "This use-after-free is triggered prior to the double free reported in CVE-2017-12858."

Affected Software

1 affected component
libzip libzip=1.2.0

Event History

Feb 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:07 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17582?

CVE-2019-17582 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability which could allow attackers to exploit it for an unspecified impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-17582?

To mitigate CVE-2019-17582, update libzip to a version newer than 1.2.0 where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2019-17582?

CVE-2019-17582 specifically affects libzip version 1.2.0.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2019-17582 facilitate?

CVE-2019-17582 can facilitate attacks involving the exploitation of malformed ZIP archives leading to potential application crashes or unintended behavior.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2019-17582?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that a specific exploit has been actively used for CVE-2019-17582.

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