CVE-2001-1269
First published: Thu Jul 12 2001(Updated: )
Info-ZIP UnZip 5.42 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction via filenames in the archive that begin with the '/' (slash) character.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Info-ZIP UnZip | <=5.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1269?
CVE-2001-1269 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1269?
To fix CVE-2001-1269, upgrade to a version of Info-ZIP UnZip that is newer than 5.42, which addresses this vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2001-1269?
The potential impacts of CVE-2001-1269 include unauthorized file overwriting and potential data loss or corruption.
Which versions of Info-ZIP UnZip are affected by CVE-2001-1269?
Info-ZIP UnZip versions 5.42 and earlier are affected by CVE-2001-1269.
Who may be impacted by CVE-2001-1269?
Users and administrators of systems utilizing affected versions of Info-ZIP UnZip are at risk of exploitation through CVE-2001-1269.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/remedy
- agent/weakness
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/info-zip
- canonical/info-zip unzip
- version/info-zip unzip/5.42