CVE-2018-10685 : What You Need to Know

Long Range Zip (lrzip) version 0.631 is vulnerable to a use-after-free issue in the lzma_decompress_buf function of stream.c, allowing remote attackers to trigger a denial of service attack or potentially exploit other consequences.

Understanding CVE-2018-10685

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Long Range Zip (lrzip) software that could lead to a denial of service attack.

What is CVE-2018-10685?

CVE-2018-10685 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the lzma_decompress_buf function of stream.c in Long Range Zip (lrzip) version 0.631.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10685

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or potentially exploit other unspecified consequences.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10685

Long Range Zip (lrzip) version 0.631 is affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the lzma_decompress_buf function of stream.c.

Vulnerability Description

A use-after-free issue exists in the lzma_decompress_buf function of stream.c in Long Range Zip (lrzip) version 0.631.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: 0.631

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely to trigger a denial of service attack or potentially exploit other unspecified consequences.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-10685, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Long Range Zip (lrzip) to a non-vulnerable version.
Monitor security advisories for patches and updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to the latest versions.
Implement network security measures to prevent remote exploitation.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by the software vendor to fix the vulnerability.