CVE-2013-5659: High severity info-zip zip vulnerability

Published Jan 27, 2020
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Updated

Wiz 5.0.3 has a user mode write access violation

Affected Software

1 affected component
Info-ZIP Wiz=5.0.3

Event History

Jan 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:19 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5659?

CVE-2013-5659 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the user mode write access violation it presents.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5659?

To mitigate CVE-2013-5659, users should update to the latest version of Wiz that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2013-5659 have on affected systems?

CVE-2013-5659 could potentially allow unauthorized write access to system resources, leading to data corruption or loss.

4

Is CVE-2013-5659 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2013-5659 is generally considered to require local access for exploitation, but could be part of a larger attack vector.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2013-5659?

CVE-2013-5659 affects users of Wiz version 5.0.3 from Info-zip.

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