WinZip 7.0/8.0/8.1/9.0 Command Line Argument memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in WinZip 7.0/8.0/8.1/9.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Command Line Argument Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2004-1465. The attack requires access to the local network. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WinZip 7.0/8.0/8.1/9.0 (File Compression Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Command Line Argument 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple buffer overflows in WinZip 9.0 and earlier may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple vectors, including the command line.

The bug was discovered 09/01/2004. The weakness was published 08/26/2004 with WinZip Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at winzip.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-1465 since 02/13/2005. The attack can only be done within the local network. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 17362 (WinZip <= 9.0 Multiple Unspecified Overflows), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90175 (WinZip Multiple Unspecified Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at winzip.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17192), Exploit-DB (1034), Tenable (17362), SecurityFocus (BID 11092†) and OSVDB (9511†). Additional details are provided at winzip.com. Similar entry is available at VDB-819. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 17362
Nessus Name: WinZip <= 9.0 Multiple Unspecified Overflows
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: winzip.com

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: winzip.com
Researcher: http://www.winzip.com
Organization: WinZip Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-1465 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1465
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-820
X-Force: 17192 - WinZip allows code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 11092 - WinZip Multiple Unspecified Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 12430 - Winzip Unspecified Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 9511 - WinZip Multiple Unspecified Overflows
SecurityTracker: 1011132
Vulnerability Center: 7411 - Buffer Overflow in WinZip < 9.0-SR1, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/02/2004 14:09
Updated: 07/06/2025 17:25
Changes: 09/02/2004 14:09 (96), 06/29/2019 10:15 (3), 07/06/2025 17:25 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:FBD:103

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