ZipGenius Multiple Archive Formats File Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

BID:15161

Info

ZipGenius Multiple Archive Formats File Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 15161
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 21 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 21 2005 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery is credited to Tan Chew Keong, Secunia Research.
Vulnerable: ZipGenius ZipGenius Suite Edition 6.0.2 .1041
ZipGenius ZipGenius Suite Edition 5.5.1 .468
ZipGenius ZipGenius Standard Edition 6.0.2 .1041
ZipGenius ZipGenius Standard Edition 5.5.1 .468
Not Vulnerable: ZipGenius ZipGenius Suite Edition 6.0.2 .1050
ZipGenius ZipGenius Standard Edition 6.0.2 .1050

Discussion

ZipGenius Multiple Archive Formats File Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

ZipGenius is prone to multiple buffer overflow issues when handling various archive formats.

These issues could be exploited to execute arbitrary code. Arbitrary code execution would occur in the context of the user who is running the application.

ZipGenius versions 5.5.1.468 and 6.0.2.1041 are reported to be vulnerable. Other versions may be affected as well.

Exploit / POC

ZipGenius Multiple Archive Formats File Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

ZipGenius Multiple Archive Formats File Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Solution:
The vendor has released ZipGenius version 6.0.2.1050 to address these issues.


ZipGenius ZipGenius Standard Edition 5.5.1 .468

ZipGenius ZipGenius Suite Edition 5.5.1 .468

ZipGenius ZipGenius Standard Edition 6.0.2 .1041

ZipGenius ZipGenius Suite Edition 6.0.2 .1041

References

ZipGenius Multiple Archive Formats File Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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