cvedb.io
CVE-2016-9844
MEDIUM · CVSS 4
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-01-18T17:59:01.373 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:56:39.367

Summary

Buffer overflow in the zi_short function in zipinfo.c in Info-Zip UnZip 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large compression method value in the central directory file header.

Affected products

unzip_project — unzip

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when unzip_project ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.