CVE-2012-1163
CVE-2012-1163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nih Libzip with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Nih Libzip
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer overflow in the _zip_readcdir function in zip_open.c in libzip 0.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the size and offset values for the central directory in a zip archive, which triggers "improper restrictions of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer" and an information leak.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1163?
- Integer overflow in the _zip_readcdir function in zip_open.c in libzip 0.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the size and offset values for the central directory in a zip archive, which triggers "improper restrictions of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer" and an information leak.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1163?
- CVE-2012-1163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1163 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1163?
- CVE-2012-1163 affects Nih Libzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1163?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-1163 published?
- CVE-2012-1163 was published on 2012-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://nih.at/listarchive/libzip-discuss/msg00252.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201203-23.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:034
- http://www.nih.at/libzip/NEWS.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/21/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/29/11
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nih:libzip:0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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