CVE-2018-6542 describes a bus error vulnerability in ZZIPlib version 0.13.67, specifically within the zzip_disk_findfirst function, due to a misaligned address when handling a disk64_trailer seek value. This medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5) can lead to a denial of service (availability impact) and requires user interaction, but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage, indicating a low current threat landscape.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.13.67CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gdraheim:zziplib:0.13.67:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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