CVE-2017-8845

low-risk
Published 2017-05-08

The lzo1x_decompress function in lzo1x_d.ch in LZO 2.08, as used in lrzip 0.631, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted archive.

Do I need to act?

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0.18% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Long Range Zip Project

References (6)

Third Party Advisory https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/07/lrzip-invalid-memory-read-in-lzo_decompr...
Issue Tracking https://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/68
Third Party Advisory https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202005-01
Third Party Advisory https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/07/lrzip-invalid-memory-read-in-lzo_decompr...
Issue Tracking https://github.com/ckolivas/lrzip/issues/68
Third Party Advisory https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202005-01
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal