CVE-2017-5974 is a heap-based buffer overflow in the zziplib library (versions 0.13.56 through 0.13.62) that can be triggered by a crafted ZIP file, primarily affecting Debian-based systems. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and leading to a high impact on availability (denial of service). There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage, suggesting a low current threat level.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.13.56CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gdraheim:zziplib:0.13.56:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.13.57CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gdraheim:zziplib:0.13.57:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.13.58CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gdraheim:zziplib:0.13.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.13.59CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gdraheim:zziplib:0.13.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.13.60CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gdraheim:zziplib:0.13.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Heap-based buffer overflow in the __zzip_get32 function in fetch.c in zziplib 0.13.62, 0.13.61, 0.13.60, 0.13.59, 0.13.58, 0.13.57, 0.13.56 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted ZIP file.
Mar 14, 2017zziplib: heap-based buffer overflow in __zzip_get32 (fetch.c)
Feb 9, 2017