CVE-2005-0602: Medium severity Info-ZIP UnZip vulnerability

Published Mar 1, 2005
·
Updated

Unzip 5.51 and earlier does not properly warn the user when extracting setuid or setgid files, which may allow local users to gain privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Info-ZIP UnZip<=5.51
Info-ZIP UnZip=5.50

Event History

Mar 1, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0602?

CVE-2005-0602 is classified as a moderate vulnerability that could potentially allow local users to gain higher privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0602?

To fix CVE-2005-0602, upgrade your version of Info-ZIP UnZip to 5.52 or later, which includes proper warnings for setuid and setgid files.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-0602?

Users of Info-ZIP UnZip versions 5.51 and earlier are primarily affected by CVE-2005-0602.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-0602?

The potential impact of CVE-2005-0602 includes unauthorized privilege escalation for local users.

5

Can CVE-2005-0602 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2005-0602 requires local access to the affected system to exploit the vulnerability.

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