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REDHAT-BUG-2296413

First published: Tue Jul 09 2024(Updated: )

A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the jaraco/zipp library, affecting all versions prior to 3.19.1. The vulnerability is triggered when processing a specially crafted zip file that leads to an infinite loop. This issue also impacts the zipfile module of CPython, as features from the third-party zipp library are later merged into CPython, and the affected code is identical in both projects. The infinite loop can be initiated through the use of functions affecting the `Path` module in both zipp and zipfile, such as `joinpath`, the overloaded division operator, and `iterdir`. Although the infinite loop is not resource exhaustive, it prevents the application from responding. The vulnerability was addressed in version 3.19.1 of jaraco/zipp.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
jaraco zipp<3.19.1
CPython<3.19.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2296413?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2296413 is considered high due to the potential for Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2296413?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2296413, upgrade the jaraco/zipp library to version 3.19.1 or higher.

  • What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2296413?

    REDHAT-BUG-2296413 affects all versions of the jaraco/zipp library and CPython up to but not including version 3.19.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2296413?

    REDHAT-BUG-2296413 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

  • How does REDHAT-BUG-2296413 exploit the system?

    REDHAT-BUG-2296413 exploits the system by causing an infinite loop when processing a specially crafted zip file.

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