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CVE-2012-1162: Heap-based buffer overflow in the _zip_readcdir function in zip_open.c in libzip 0.10 allows remote attacke...

Heap-based buffer overflow in the _zip_readcdir function in zip_open.c in libzip 0.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a zip archive with the number of directories set to 0, related to an "incorrect loop construct."

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CVE-2012-1162 is a libzip 0.10 memory corruption flaw triggered by a specially crafted ZIP archive. If an affected application processes that archive, it may crash and could possibly run attacker-controlled code. Business impact depends on whether legacy libzip 0.10 remains in file-upload, scanning, or archive-processing paths. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems or embedded dependencies using libzip 0.10. Risk is higher where untrusted ZIP files are accepted from users, email, web uploads, automated ingestion, or scanning pipelines. The source bundle does not provide a complete affected product list. Treat as a legacy dependency cleanup item with elevated urgency where ZIP uploads or automated archive ingestion exist. It is not KEV-listed in the provided data, but possible code execution makes confirmed exposure worth prompt remediation. Mitigation focus: Identify any use of libzip 0.10 in applications and packaged dependencies.; Upgrade libzip to 0.10.1 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Prioritize systems that process untrusted ZIP archives..

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