CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-0264: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 16 2007(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Winzip32.exe in WinZip 9.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument. NOTE: this issue may cross privilege boundaries if an application automatically invokes Winzip32.exe for untrusted input filenames, as in the case of a file upload application. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Corel WinZip=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-0264?

    CVE-2007-0264 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes and arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-0264?

    To fix CVE-2007-0264, upgrade WinZip to a version that is not susceptible to this buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2007-0264?

    Local users running WinZip 9.0 are affected by CVE-2007-0264, particularly if they utilize long command line arguments.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-0264?

    The risks of CVE-2007-0264 include application crashes and the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

  • Is CVE-2007-0264 a remote exploit?

    No, CVE-2007-0264 requires local access to the system to exploit the buffer overflow.

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