#VU96057 Stack-based buffer overflow in ZZIPlib - CVE-2024-39134

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96057

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39134

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ZZIPlib
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: zziplib.sourceforge.net

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 the __zzip_fetch_disk_trailer() function at /zzip/zip.c. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the application, trigger a 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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ZZIPlib: 0.13.0 - 0.13.76

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External links
https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/165

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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.