CVE-2018-6869

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: ZZIPlib version 0.13.68

Description: The issue is related to an uncontrolled memory allocation in the zzip parse root directory function, which can cause a crash. This can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service using a crafted zip file.

Recommendations: For ZZIPlib version 0.13.68, consider avoiding the use of the zzip parse root directory function until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict the handling of zip files from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.