CVE-2008-0888: info-zip unzip vulnerability

CVE-2008-0888: The NEEDBITS macro in the inflate_dynamic function in inflate.c for unzip can be invoked using invalid buff...

The NEEDBITS macro in the inflate_dynamic function in inflate.c for unzip can be invoked using invalid buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors that trigger a free of uninitialized or previously-freed data.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 26, 2025, 12:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-0888 is a flaw in unzip's decompression handling. A malicious ZIP file could crash a process that extracts it, and the record notes possible arbitrary code execution, but the source bundle does not prove exploitation or provide CVSS severity. Exposure is most likely where Info-ZIP unzip processes untrusted ZIP archives: servers, upload pipelines, mail gateways, build systems, desktops, or products bundling unzip. Exact affected versions are not clearly enumerated in the bundle. Treat this as a legacy archive-processing risk. Prioritize systems that automatically unpack external ZIP files or expose file upload workflows, but do not treat it as confirmed actively exploited based on the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Check your OS or product vendor advisory for unzip updates.; Apply applicable vendor security updates or supported backports.; Inventory systems and products that bundle Info-ZIP unzip..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 17, 2008, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2317CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9733CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
unzip-inflatedynamic-code-execution(41246)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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info-zipunzipunzip, 0unaffected

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