# CVE-2014-9913: Buffer overflow in the list\_files function in list.c in Info-Zip UnZip 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-01-18 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in the list_files function in list.c in Info-Zip UnZip 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to the compression method.

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95081
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unzip/+bug/1643750
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/20
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/03/5

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