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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | zziplib | 0.13.62-3.2 | — |
| Debian 13 | zziplib | 0.13.62-3.2 | — |
| Debian 12 | zziplib | 0.13.62-3.2 | — |
| Debian 8 | zziplib | 0.13.62-3+deb8u2 | DLA-2258-1 |
| Debian 7 | zziplib | 0.13.56-1.1+deb7u2 | DLA-1287-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | zziplib | 0.13.62-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1 | USN-3699-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | zziplib | 0.13.62-3ubuntu0.16.04.2 | USN-3699-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | zziplib | 0.13.62-2ubuntu0.2 | USN-3699-1 |
Advisories 3
- USN-3699-1 zziplib vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-2258-1 zziplib - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1287-1 zziplib - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 103050 vdb-entry
- USN-3699-1 vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/gdraheim/zziplib/issues/22
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180220 [SECURITY] [DLA 1287-1] zziplib security update mailing-list
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200628 [SECURITY] [DLA 2258-1] zziplib security update mailing-list