CVE-2017-5979
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.13%
Description
The prescan_entry function in fseeko.c in zziplib 0.13.62 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted ZIP file.
How to fix CVE-2017-5979
To remediate CVE-2017-5979, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/zziplib—upgrade to 0.13.62-3.1 or later
Is CVE-2017-5979 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.1%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 0.13.62-3.1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |