VDB-26680 · CVE-2005-3317 · BID 15161

ZipGenius prior 5.5.1.468 zipgenius.exe memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in ZipGenius Standard 5.5.1.468/Standard 6.0.2.1041/Suite 5.5.1.468/Suite 6.0.2.1041. Impacted is an unknown function in the library zgtips.dll of the file zipgenius.exe. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2005-3317. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ZipGenius Standard 5.5.1.468/Standard 6.0.2.1041/Suite 5.5.1.468/Suite 6.0.2.1041 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part in the library zgtips.dll of the file zipgenius.exe. 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in ZipGenius 5.5.1.468 and 6.0.2.1041, and other versions before 6.0.2.1050, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a ZIP archive that contains a file with a long filename, which is not properly handled by (a) zipgenius.exe, (b) zg.exe, (c) zgtips.dll, and (d) contmenu.dll; (2) a long original name in a (a) UUE, (b) XXE, or (c) MIM file, which is not properly handled by zipgenius.exe; or (3) an ACE archive with a file with a long filename, which is not properly handled by unacev2.dll.

The bug was discovered 10/04/2005. The weakness was published 10/21/2005 by Tan Chew Keong with Secunia Research (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-3317 since 10/27/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 17 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38478 (ZipGenius Multiple Archive Formats File Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 5.5.1.468 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 15161†), OSVDB (20157†), Secunia (SA17061†), SecurityTracker (ID 1015090†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-10940†). Similar entries are available at VDB-82997 and VDB-82998. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ZipGenius 5.5.1.468

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Tan Chew Keong
Organization: Secunia Research
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-3317 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3317
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-26680
SecurityFocus: 15161 - ZipGenius Multiple Archive Formats File Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 17061 - ZipGenius Multiple Archive Handling Buffer Overflow, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 20157 - ZipGenius ZIP Archive Filename Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1015090
Vulnerability Center: 10940 - ZipGenius Stack Overflows via Long Name to ZIP,UUE,XXE or MIM Files, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 06/29/2025 05:34
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (55), 06/16/2019 10:41 (19), 06/29/2025 05:34 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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