ZZIPlib 0.13.62 ZIP Archive fseeko.c prescan_entry null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ZZIPlib 0.13.62. This affects the function prescan_entry of the file fseeko.c of the component ZIP Archive Handler. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-5979. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability was found in ZZIPlib 0.13.62. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function prescan_entry of the file fseeko.c of the component ZIP Archive Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 03/01/2017. The weakness was published 03/01/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-5979 since 02/13/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 99653 (SUSE SLED12 Security Update : zziplib (SUSE-SU-2017:1095-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 169949 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for zziplib (SUSE-SU-2017:1095-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (99653) and SecurityFocus (BID 96268†). Similar entries are available at VDB-97435, VDB-97436, VDB-97437 and VDB-97438. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 99653
Nessus Name: SUSE SLED12 Security Update : zziplib (SUSE-SU-2017:1095-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 703878
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3878-1 (zziplib - security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-5979 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5979
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97440

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SecurityFocus: 96268 - ZZIPlib Multiple Heap Buffer Overflow and Denial of Service Vulnerabilites
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5979 - zziplib - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2017 10:05
Updated: 07/10/2025 18:08
Changes: 03/02/2017 10:05 (75), 09/03/2020 12:33 (8), 07/10/2025 18:08 (20)
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