Remote code execution in zziplib



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-39134
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 ZZIPlib
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor zziplib.sourceforge.net

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU96057

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39134

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

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

CPE2.3 External links

http://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/165


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.



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