# CVE-2017-9928: lrzip: In lrzip 0.631, a stack buffer overflow was found in the function get_fileinfo in lrzip.c:979, which allows attackers...

CVE-2017-9928 is fixed in lrzip on 1 platform by lrzip 0.631-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1 (version 0.631-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1), released May 26, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-9928
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0101
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 26, 2017

## Description

In lrzip 0.631, a stack buffer overflow was found in the function get_fileinfo in lrzip.c:979, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | lrzip Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.631-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1 | [lrzip 0.631-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-lrzip-0.631-1-deb9u1build0.18.04.1.md) | May 26, 2018 |

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