CVE-2017-5977

The zzip_mem_entry_extra_block function in memdisk.c in zziplib 0.13.62 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via a crafted ZIP file.

CVSS v3.0 NVD

5.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CVSS v2.0 NVD

4.3 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS

1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 77th percentile

Published

2017-03-01

Updated

2024-08-05

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/09/zziplib-invalid-memory-read-in-zzip_mem_entry_ext…

Security advisories

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/14/3
• https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/09/zziplib-invalid-memory-read-in-zzip_mem_entry_ext…
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96268

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry