CVE-2007-2536: High severity PicoZip PicoZip vulnerability

Published May 9, 2007
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Updated

PicoZip allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a ZOO archive with a direntry structure that points to a previous file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PicoZip PicoZip=4.01
PicoZip PicoZip=4.02

Event History

May 9, 2007
CVE Published
01:19 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2536?

CVE-2007-2536 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

What causes the vulnerability identified by CVE-2007-2536?

The vulnerability in CVE-2007-2536 is caused by a ZOO archive's direntry structure that can point back to a previous file, creating an infinite loop.

3

How do I fix CVE-2007-2536?

To mitigate CVE-2007-2536, it is recommended to update to a fixed version of PicoZip or avoid opening untrusted ZOO archives.

4

Which versions of PicoZip are affected by CVE-2007-2536?

CVE-2007-2536 affects PicoZip versions 4.01 and 4.02.

5

Can CVE-2007-2536 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-2536 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted ZOO archives.

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