What is the severity of CVE-2008-3442?

CVE-2008-3442 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution via man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3442?

To address CVE-2008-3442, upgrade WinZip to version 11.0 or later, which includes proper verification of update authenticity.

Which versions of WinZip are affected by CVE-2008-3442?

CVE-2008-3442 affects WinZip versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-3442?

CVE-2008-3442 can be exploited through man-in-the-middle attacks, where attackers can deliver malicious updates.

Is CVE-2008-3442 still a concern if using a firewall?

While firewalls can provide some protection, CVE-2008-3442 specifically allows an attacker to leverage update mechanisms, so remediation through updates is necessary.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-3442

high

7.5

CWE

1/8/2008

3/10/2022

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-3442: Code Injection

First published: Fri Aug 01 2008(Updated: )

WinZip before 11.0 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WinZip WinZip	=7.0
WinZip WinZip	=10.0
WinZip WinZip	=8.1
WinZip WinZip	=9.0
WinZip WinZip	=9.0
WinZip WinZip	=8.1
WinZip WinZip	=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3442?
CVE-2008-3442 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution via man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3442?
To address CVE-2008-3442, upgrade WinZip to version 11.0 or later, which includes proper verification of update authenticity.
Which versions of WinZip are affected by CVE-2008-3442?
CVE-2008-3442 affects WinZip versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-3442?
CVE-2008-3442 can be exploited through man-in-the-middle attacks, where attackers can deliver malicious updates.
Is CVE-2008-3442 still a concern if using a firewall?
While firewalls can provide some protection, CVE-2008-3442 specifically allows an attacker to leverage update mechanisms, so remediation through updates is necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3442?
CVE-2008-3442 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution via man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3442?
To address CVE-2008-3442, upgrade WinZip to version 11.0 or later, which includes proper verification of update authenticity.
Which versions of WinZip are affected by CVE-2008-3442?
CVE-2008-3442 affects WinZip versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-3442?
CVE-2008-3442 can be exploited through man-in-the-middle attacks, where attackers can deliver malicious updates.
Is CVE-2008-3442 still a concern if using a firewall?
While firewalls can provide some protection, CVE-2008-3442 specifically allows an attacker to leverage update mechanisms, so remediation through updates is necessary.