# CVE-2018-6869: In ZZIPlib 0.13.68, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation and a crash in the \_\_zzip\_parse\_root\_directory function of zzip/zip.c.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-02-09 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

In ZZIPlib 0.13.68, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation and a crash in the __zzip_parse_root_directory function of zzip/zip.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted zip file.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103050
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3699-1/
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/22
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00022.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00029.html

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