USN-3699-1: zziplib vulnerabilities

Published Jul 3, 2018
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Updated

It was discovered that zziplib incorrectly handled certain malformed ZIP files. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted ZIP file, a remote attacker could cause zziplib to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ZZIPlib ZZIPlib

Event History

Jul 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·04:33 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:33 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-3699-1?

USN-3699-1 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service or potentially arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix USN-3699-1?

To fix USN-3699-1, you should update the 'libzzip-0-13' package to the latest version available for your Ubuntu release.

3

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3699-1?

USN-3699-1 affects Ubuntu versions 18.04, 17.10, 16.04, and 14.04.

4

What type of vulnerability is addressed in USN-3699-1?

USN-3699-1 addresses a vulnerability in zziplib that can cause crashes of the application when processing malformed ZIP files.

5

Can USN-3699-1 lead to remote attacks?

Yes, USN-3699-1 can potentially allow a remote attacker to induce a denial of service or execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.

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