REDHAT-BUG-1626200
First published: Thu Sep 06 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in ZZIPlib through 0.13.69. There is a memory leak triggered in the function __zzip_parse_root_directory in zip.c, which could lead to a denial of service attack. Upstream issue: <a href="https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/58">https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/58</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| zziplib | <=0.13.69 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/58
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1626201
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/commit/0e1dadb05c1473b9df2d7b8f298dab801778ef99
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/commit/d2e5d5c53212e54a97ad64b793a4389193fec687
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/commit/9411bde3e4a70a81ff3ffd256b71927b2d90dcbb
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2196
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-16548
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1626200
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1626200?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1626200 is high due to the potential for a denial of service attack.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1626200?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1626200, you should upgrade ZZIPlib to a version newer than 0.13.69.
What causes the memory leak in REDHAT-BUG-1626200?
The memory leak in REDHAT-BUG-1626200 is triggered in the function __zzip_parse_root_directory in zip.c.
Which versions of ZZIPlib are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1626200?
ZZIPlib versions up to and including 0.13.69 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1626200.
Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1626200?
There is currently no publicly disclosed exploit specifically for REDHAT-BUG-1626200.
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