OpenSUSE Linux update for zziplib



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-16548
CWE-ID CWE-401
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Opensuse
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU14700

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16548

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a memory leak in the __zzip_parse_root_directory function, as defined in the zip.c source code file. A local attacker can supply specially crafted input and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

Opensuse: 15.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00066.html


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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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