CVE-2017-8364

7.8 HIGH

Published: April 30, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The read_buf function in stream.c in rzip 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted archive.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/rzip-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-read_buf-stream-c/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00022.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/rzip-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-read_buf-stream-c/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00022.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.7%

74th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

rzip_project

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