SB2007081701 - Remote code execution when handling ZIP files in Lhaz
Published: August 17, 2007 Updated: December 16, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2007081701
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-4428)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing ZIP files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .zip archive, trick the victim into opening it, cause buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.