VDB-16864 · CVE-2001-0449 · XFDB 6191

WinZip 8.0 File Name zipandemail memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in WinZip 8.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File Name Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument zipandemail can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0449. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WinZip 8.0 (File Compression Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component File Name Handler. The manipulation of the argument zipandemail with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in WinZip 8.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long file name that is processed by the /zipandemail command line option.

The weakness was shared 06/27/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0449. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (6191). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

File Compression Software

Name

WinZip

Version

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/27/2001 🔍
06/27/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/04/2014 +4755 days 🔍
05/31/2018 +1427 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0449 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0449
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16864
X-Force: 6191 - WinZip /zipandemail option buffer overflow

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 17:05
Updated: 05/31/2018 10:15
Changes: 07/04/2014 17:05 (46), 05/31/2018 10:15 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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