# CVE-2017-14107: libzip4: The _zip_read_eocd64 function in zip_open.c in libzip before 1.3.0 mishandles EOCD records, which allows remote attac...

CVE-2017-14107 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by libzip4 1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1, released September 1, 2017. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-14107
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0323
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 1, 2017

## Description

The _zip_read_eocd64 function in zip_open.c in libzip before 1.3.0 mishandles EOCD records, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation failure in _zip_cdir_grow in zip_dirent.c) via a crafted ZIP archive.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libzip4 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libzip4 1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libzip4-1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Linux | zipcmp Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [zipcmp 1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-zipcmp-1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Linux | zipmerge Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [zipmerge 1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-zipmerge-1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Linux | ziptool Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [ziptool 1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ziptool-1.1.2-1.1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Sep 1, 2017 |

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