IZArc Hostile Destination Path Vulnerability

BID:17664

Info

IZArc Hostile Destination Path Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 17664
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 24 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 24 2006 08:36PM
Credit: Claus Berghamer is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Ivan Zahariev IZArc 3.5 beta 3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

IZArc Hostile Destination Path Vulnerability

IZArc contains a vulnerability in the handling of pathnames for archived files.

By specifying a path for an archived item that points outside the expected destination directory, the creator of the archive can cause the file to be extracted to arbitrary locations on the filesystem, possibly including paths containing system binaries and other sensitive or confidential information.

Presumably, an attacker could use this to create or overwrite binaries in any desired location, using the privileges of the invoking user.

Version 3.5 beta 3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

IZArc Hostile Destination Path Vulnerability

Information regarding a successful exploit has not been provided.

Solution / Fix

IZArc Hostile Destination Path Vulnerability

Solution:

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References

IZArc Hostile Destination Path Vulnerability

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