ZipArchive 2.5.4 ZIP File _sanitizedPath denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in ZipArchive 2.5.4. This affects the function _sanitizedPath of the component ZIP File Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-39136. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ZipArchive 2.5.4. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function _sanitizedPath of the component ZIP File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

An unhandled edge case in the component _sanitizedPath of ZipArchive v2.5.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted zip file.

The weakness was released 08/31/2023 as 680. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-39136 since 07/25/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The exploit is shared for download at blog.ostorlab.co. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-42881). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

07/25/2023 🔍
08/31/2023 +37 days 🔍
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01/23/2026 +876 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 680
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-39136 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-39136
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238416
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/31/2023 07:28
Updated: 01/23/2026 16:48
Changes: 08/31/2023 07:28 (42), 09/27/2023 11:16 (11), 01/23/2026 16:48 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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