Remote code execution in ZZIPlib

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU49257

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-1614

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the zzip_open_shared_io function in zzip/file.c when processing a long filename. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ZZIPlib: 0.13.0 - 0.13.36

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200704-05.xml
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=6389&release_id=494587
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:093
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23013
http://www.securitylab.ru/forum/forum21/topic40858/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.