How severe is CVE-2017-8842?

CVE-2017-8842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8842?

CVE-2017-8842 affects Long Range Zip Project Long Range Zip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8842?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-8842 published?

CVE-2017-8842 was published on 2017-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8842

CVE-2017-8842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Long Range Zip Project Long Range Zip with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-369.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-369
Affected product: Long Range Zip Project Long Range Zip
Published: 2017-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The bufRead::get() function in libzpaq/libzpaq.h in liblrzip.so in lrzip 0.631 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8842?: The bufRead::get() function in libzpaq/libzpaq.h in liblrzip.so in lrzip 0.631 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted archive.
How severe is CVE-2017-8842?: CVE-2017-8842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8842?: CVE-2017-8842 affects Long Range Zip Project Long Range Zip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8842 published?: CVE-2017-8842 was published on 2017-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:long_range_zip_project:long_range_zip:0.631:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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