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CVE-2007-1614

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the zzip_open_shared_io function in zzip/file.c in ZZIPlib Library before 0.13.49 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application cras…

Published Mar 23, 2007zziplibEPSS 6.55%

Overview

CVE-2007-1614 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting zziplib zziplib. It was published on March 23, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the zzip_open_shared_io function in zzip/file.c in ZZIPlib Library before 0.13.49 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long filename.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zziplib. Update zziplib to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
zziplibzziplib0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1614?

CVE-2007-1614 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting zziplib zziplib. It was published on March 23, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1614?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1614?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zziplib. Update zziplib to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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