# CVE-2018-6869: libzzip-0-13: In ZZIPlib 0.13.68, there is an uncontrolled memory allocation and a crash in the __zzip_parse_root_directory functio...

CVE-2018-6869 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libzzip-0-13 0.13.62-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1, released March 5, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6869
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0280
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 8, 2018

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libzzip-0-13 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.13.62-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [libzzip-0-13 0.13.62-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libzzip-0-13-0.13.62-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Linux | zziplib-bin Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.13.62-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [zziplib-bin 0.13.62-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-zziplib-bin-0.13.62-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Mar 5, 2018 |

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