CVE-2008-4420

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in DZIP32.DLL before 5.0.0.8 in DynaZip Max and DZIPS32.DLL before 6.0.0.5 in DynaZip Max Secure; as used in HP OpenView…

published April 13, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A long filename in a ZIP archive during certain actions can lead to complete chaos! Users can unwittingly trigger multiple stack-based buffer overflows in DZIP32.DLL and DZIPS32.DLL, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of it like a delivery truck that can only carry packages of a specific size. If someone sends a package that's just a bit too big, the driver might end up dropping it and causing a huge mess on the road. Similarly, a long filename can cause the software to spill its guts and let the bad guys in. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into processing a specially crafted ZIP file. This could allow them to execute arbitrary code on the user's machine—imagine them taking control and doing anything from stealing files to installing malware!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery truck that can only carry packages of a specific size. If someone sends a package that's just a bit too big, the driver might end up dropping it and causing a huge mess on the road. Similarly, a long filename can cause the software to spill its guts and let the bad guys in. This vulnerability stems from multiple stack-based buffer overflows in DZIP32.DLL versions before 5.0.0.8 and DZIPS32.DLL versions before 6.0.0.5. When performing actions like Fix, Add, Update, or Freshen on a ZIP archive with a long filename, the software does not correctly handle the overflow, enabling arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into processing a specially crafted ZIP file. This could allow them to execute arbitrary code on the user's machine—imagine them taking control and doing anything from stealing files to installing malware! To protect against this vulnerability, make sure to update DynaZip Max to versions 5.0.0.8 or higher, and DZIPS32.DLL to 6.0.0.5 or higher. Additionally, review your file handling policies to avoid processing untrusted ZIP files. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05664 · 92.9th percentile
Published
2009-04-13T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 APR 16:00Z
    Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in DZIP32.DLL before 5.0.0.8 in DynaZip Max and DZIPS32.DLL before 6.0.0.5 in DynaZip Max Secure; as used in HP OpenView…
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