CVE-2003-1376

Public Exploit

Description

WinZip 8.0 uses weak random number generation for password protected ZIP files, which allows local users to brute force the encryption keys and extract the data from the zip file by guessing the state of the stream coder.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/311059 exploit mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6805 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11296 vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3265 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1376?
CVE-2003-1376 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-1376?
To fix CVE-2003-1376, 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-2003-1376 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2003-1376 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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