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CVE-2017-5977

Published: 1 March 2017

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.

Notes

AuthorNote
mdeslaur
can't reproduce, fixed by earlier CVE fixes

Priority

Low

Cvss 3 Severity Score

5.5

Score breakdown

Status

Package Release Status
zziplib
Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian
artful
Released (0.13.62-3ubuntu0.17.04.1)
bionic
Released (0.13.62-3ubuntu0.17.04.1)
precise Ignored
(end of life)
trusty
Released (0.13.62-2ubuntu0.1)
upstream Needs triage

xenial
Released (0.13.62-3ubuntu0.16.04.1)
yakkety Ignored
(end of life)
zesty Ignored
(end of life)

Severity score breakdown

Parameter Value
Base score 5.5
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity impact None
Availability impact High
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H