CVE-2006-2909

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the info tip shell extension (zipinfo.dll) in PicoZip 4.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an (1) ACE, (2) RAR, or (3) ZIP archive, which is triggered when the user moves the mouse over the archive.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 26.17% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/26447	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1104	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18425	vdb entry patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/20481	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437450/100/100/threaded	mailing list
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-42/advisory/	patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2330	vdb entry
http://www.picozip.com/changelog.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437103/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016308	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27096	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2909?: CVE-2006-2909 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2909?: To fix CVE-2006-2909, 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-2006-2909 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-2909 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~26% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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