CVE-2006-2161 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in ZIP processing libraries allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious ZIP file with a long filename.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-2161?
CVE-2006-2161 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 May 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in (1) TZipBuilder 1.79.03.01, (2) Abakt 0.9.2 and 0.9.3-beta1, (3) CAM UnZip 4.0 and 4.3, and possibly other products, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ZIP archive that contains a file with a long file name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2161?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Cam Development Cam Unzip, Erik Dienske Abakt, Roger Aelbrecht Tzipbuilder.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2161 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-2161 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2161 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-77gc-vg5h-66fq.