Winzip 7.0 File Name memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Winzip 7.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component File Name Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0370. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Winzip 7.0 (File Compression Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component File Name Handler. The manipulation 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the ZIP capability for multiple products allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via ZIP files containing entries with long filenames, including (1) Microsoft Windows 98 with Plus! Pack, (2) Windows XP, (3) Windows ME, (4) Lotus Notes R4 through R6 (pre-gold), (5) Verity KeyView, and (6) Stuffit Expander before 7.0.

The weakness was shared 10/10/2002 by Joe Testa with Rapid7 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-0370. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11148 (MS02-054: Unchecked Buffer in File Decompression Functions Could Lead to Code Execution (329048)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90204 (Microsoft Compressed Folders Hostile Decompression Path Vulnerability (MS02-054)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10252), Tenable (11148), SecurityFocus (BID 5873†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1460†). The entries VDB-293, VDB-1680, VDB-19061 and VDB-24005 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 11148
Nessus Name: MS02-054: Unchecked Buffer in File Decompression Functions Could Lead to Code Execution (329048)
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OpenVAS ID: 11148
OpenVAS Name: Unchecked Buffer in Decompression Functions(Q329048)
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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/02/2002 🔍
10/03/2002 +1 days 🔍
10/10/2002 +7 days 🔍
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10/11/2002 +1 days 🔍
10/24/2002 +13 days 🔍
07/17/2003 +266 days 🔍
07/30/2014 +4031 days 🔍
12/30/2024 +3806 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Joe Testa
Organization: Rapid7
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-0370 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0370
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19039
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X-Force: 10252
SecurityFocus: 5873 - Multiple Vendor ZIP Files Long Filename Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 1460 - [MS02-054] Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 98 / Me / XP Compressed Folders Function, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2014 13:01
Updated: 12/30/2024 23:18
Changes: 07/30/2014 13:01 (65), 05/10/2019 18:22 (11), 12/30/2024 23:18 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:8AF:103

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