F5-K000149884: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 20, 2025
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Updated

MiniZip in zlib through 1.3 has an integer overflow and resultant heap-based buffer overflow in zipOpenNewFileInZip464 via a long filename, comment, or extra field. NOTE: MiniZip is not a supported part of the zlib product. NOTE: pyminizip through 0.2.6 is also vulnerable because it bundles an affected zlib version, and exposes the applicable MiniZip code through its compress API.

Affected Software

4 affected components
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.2.0<=8.3.0

Event History

Feb 20, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·05:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000149884?

The severity of F5-K000149884 is high due to the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

2

How do I fix F5-K000149884?

To fix F5-K000149884, you should apply the latest patches provided by F5 for the affected products.

3

Which versions of F5 software are affected by F5-K000149884?

F5-K000149884 affects specific versions of F5 BIG-IP and F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management within the specified version ranges.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are indicated in F5-K000149884?

F5-K000149884 indicates an integer overflow and subsequently a heap-based buffer overflow concerning MiniZip in zlib.

5

Is MiniZip officially supported in zlib according to F5-K000149884?

No, MiniZip is not a supported part of the zlib product as noted in F5-K000149884.

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