Stack-based buffer overflow in zlib-rs



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-11249
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 zlib-rs
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor Trifecta Tech Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU100772

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11249

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 when decompressing untrusted input. A remote unauthenticated 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

zlib-rs: 0.2.0 - 0.3.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2326682
https://github.com/trifectatechfoundation/zlib-rs/releases/tag/v0.4.0


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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