Intrusion Preventionzlib.Library.inflateGetHeader.Handling.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in ZLib Compression Library.
The vulnerability is due to input validation error when processing gzip files. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request or file to a target application. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the target application.
Affected Products
zlib Software ZLib Compression Library 1.2.12 and prior
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://github.com/madler/zlib/commit/eff308af425b67093bab25f80f1ae950166bece1
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| ID | 52146 |
| Created | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Updated | Nov 04, 2022 |
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| Risk |
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| Exploit Prediction Score | 92.54% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux, MacOS |
| Affected App | Other |
| Profile Type | Buffer Errors |