SB2017011810 - Buffer overflow in Info-ZIP UnZip
Published: January 18, 2017 Updated: August 3, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017011810
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9913)
The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
Buffer overflow in the list_files function in list.c in Info-Zip UnZip 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to the compression method.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/03/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/20
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95081
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unzip/+bug/1643750