SB2018011827 - Arch Linux update for zziplib

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SB2018011827 - Arch Linux update for zziplib

Published: January 18, 2018 Updated: January 19, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018011827
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5977)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

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.


2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5978)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The zzip_mem_entry_new function in memdisk.c in zziplib 0.13.62 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted ZIP file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References