Zlib1213tarxz

zlib-1.2.13.tar.xz

The file is the source code archive for version 1.2.13 of the zlib compression library , a foundational tool used across nearly all modern operating systems for lossless data compression. Key Features of Version 1.2.13

Introduction

version offers superior compression ratios for users with the toolset installed. Key Technical Updates in 1.2.13 zlib1213tarxz

Version 1.2.13

: Released on October 13, 2022 , this version was a critical update focused on fixing a security vulnerability. zlib-1

, ensuring the smallest block type is selected for better compression efficiency. Build System Fixes: Resolved an issue where the script would discard user-provided compiler definitions ( CRC Corrections: zlib1213tarxz

• CVE-2022-37434 fix: addresses a heap-based buffer over-read/overflow in inflate (decompression) when handling corrupted or malicious compressed inputs
• Improves input validation and bounds checking