CVE-2001-0449

Description

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.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6191	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/166211	vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0449?: CVE-2001-0449 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0449?: To fix CVE-2001-0449, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0449 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-0449 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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