Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-5786
Potential exploit
In Long Range Zip (aka lrzip) 0.631, there is an infinite loop and application hang in the get_fileinfo function (lrzip.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted lrz file.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2018-5786
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:long_range_zip_project:long_range_zip:0.631:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-5786
0.30%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 50 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-5786
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-5786
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The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-5786
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https://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/91
Infinite Loop Vulnerability in get_fileinfo (src/lrzip.c) · Issue #91 · ckolivas/lrzip · GitHubExploit;Issue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/04/msg00012.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2981-1] lrzip security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00001.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2725-1] lrzip security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5145
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-5145-1 lrzipThird Party Advisory
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