CVE-2019-13453: Zipios before 0.1.7 does not properly handle certain malformed zip archives and can go into an infinite loo...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2019-13453 is a denial-of-service flaw in Zipios before 0.1.7. A malformed ZIP archive can make the library loop indefinitely. Business urgency depends on whether systems use Zipios to process untrusted ZIP files; exposure appears narrower than remote code execution. Most relevant exposure is software, services, or batch workflows that use Zipios or zipios++ to parse ZIP archives from users, partners, email, uploads, or automated feeds. Systems that do not process untrusted ZIP files through this library are less likely to be affected. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or externally fed archive-processing systems. For internal-only tools with trusted ZIP input, handle through normal patch cycles. The main business risk is service disruption or job exhaustion, not data theft based on the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Zipios to version 0.1.7 or later where applicable.; Apply vendor or distribution security updates for zipios++ packages.; Identify applications that parse untrusted ZIP files with Zipios..

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Jun 6, 2026, 20:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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