CVE-2017-8364 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in rzip allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via a crafted archive.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8364?
CVE-2017-8364 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The read_buf function in stream.c in rzip 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted archive.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8364?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
rzip openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 2.1-149.11 |
Products include Rzip Project Rzip.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8364?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-8364 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8364 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-8364, DLA-2189-1, DLA-955-1, GHSA-jg3x-m5j7-gpqv, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-8364, openSUSE-SU-2024:11362-1.