MEDIUM
CVE-2017-14107
CWE-770Published: September 1, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The _zip_read_eocd64 function in zip_open.c in libzip before 1.3.0 mishandles EOCD records, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation failure in _zip_cdir_grow in zip_dirent.c) via a crafted ZIP archive.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-14107 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/09/01/libzip-memory-allocation-failure-in-_zip_cdir_grow-zip_dirent-c/Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/nih-at/libzip/commit/9b46957ec98d85a572e9ef98301247f39338a3b5Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00022.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/09/01/libzip-memory-allocation-failure-in-_zip_cdir_grow-zip_dirent-c/Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/nih-at/libzip/commit/9b46957ec98d85a572e9ef98301247f39338a3b5Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00022.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-14107
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-770
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 1, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-770)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-14107 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.