CVE-2018-1000031 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 9 Feb 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer overflow in Info-Zip UnZip allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.

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-2018-1000031?

CVE-2018-1000031 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Feb 2018. 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

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in Info-Zip UnZip version 6.10c22 that allows an attacker to perform a denial of service or to possibly achieve code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000031?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Info-Zip Unzip.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000031?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-1000031 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000031 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3vgm-7gmr-wccx.