How severe is CVE-2017-8845?

CVE-2017-8845 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-2017-8845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8845?

CVE-2017-8845 affects Long Range Zip Project Long Range Zip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8845?

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

When was CVE-2017-8845 published?

CVE-2017-8845 was published on 2017-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8845

CVE-2017-8845 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Long Range Zip Project Long Range Zip
Published: 2017-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The lzo1x_decompress function in lzo1x_d.ch in LZO 2.08, as used in lrzip 0.631, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8845?: The lzo1x_decompress function in lzo1x_d.ch in LZO 2.08, as used in lrzip 0.631, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted archive.
How severe is CVE-2017-8845?: CVE-2017-8845 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-2017-8845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8845?: CVE-2017-8845 affects Long Range Zip Project Long Range Zip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8845?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8845 published?: CVE-2017-8845 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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