CVE-2006-2482 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in TZipTV allows arbitrary code execution via malicious ARJ archives, affecting Delphi and C++ Builder applications.
- 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-2006-2482?
CVE-2006-2482 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the TZipTV component in (1) ZipTV for Delphi 7 2006.1.26 and for C++ Builder 2006-1.16, (2) PentaZip 8.5.1.190 and PentaSuite-PRO 8.5.1.221, and possibly other products, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ARJ archive with a long header. NOTE: the ACE archive vector is covered by CVE-2005-2856.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2482?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microchip Data Systems Ziptv for C\+\+ Builder, Microchip Data Systems Ziptv for Delphi 7, Pentaware Pentasuite-Pro, Pentaware Pentazip.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2482?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2482 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-2006-2482 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2482 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xc3g-ww4p-pfpj.