CVE-2003-0282: Low severity Info-ZIP UnZip vulnerability
Published May 14, 2003
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in UnZip 5.50 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via invalid characters between two . (dot) characters, which are filtered and result in a ".." sequence.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Info-ZIP UnZip=5.50
SCO Openlinux Workstation=3.1.1
SCO Openlinux Server=3.1.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 14, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jun 16, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0282?
CVE-2003-0282 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for file overwriting.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0282?
To fix CVE-2003-0282, upgrade UnZip to a version later than 5.50 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0282?
CVE-2003-0282 affects UnZip 5.50 and certain versions of SCO OpenLinux Workstation and Server.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0282?
CVE-2003-0282 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite files.
5
Can CVE-2003-0282 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0282 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to manipulate files on the server.