9361 : zlib inflateBack Function Error Handling DoS
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Disclosure

Aug 30, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Zlib contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when the inflateBack() function processes a specifically crafted file, and will result in loss of availability for the service.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Unavailable
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, various Linux distributions have released patches to address this vulnerability.

Products

zlib
Watch-list
zlib
Watch-list
1.2.1

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  • Johan Thelmén -

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