CVE-2023-48107
CVE-2023-48107 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zlib-ng Minizip-ng with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Zlib-ng Minizip-ng
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in zlib-ng minizip-ng v.4.0.2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the mz_path_has_slash function in the mz_os.c file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-48107?
- Buffer Overflow vulnerability in zlib-ng minizip-ng v.4.0.2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the mz_path_has_slash function in the mz_os.c file.
- How severe is CVE-2023-48107?
- CVE-2023-48107 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-48107 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-48107?
- CVE-2023-48107 affects Zlib-ng Minizip-ng. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-48107?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-48107 published?
- CVE-2023-48107 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/zlib-ng/minizip-ng/issues/739
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2P3BFGECWPSK5RYDI5GCSW6N2VIXBTUO/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X4BNF4ZDYQZP4JWEY6DBSYKALXQC5QM4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/2P3BFGECWPSK5RYDI5GCSW6N2VIXBTUO/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/X4BNF4ZDYQZP4JWEY6DBSYKALXQC5QM4/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zlib-ng:minizip-ng:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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