CVE-2006-2909 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in PicoZip when users hover over malicious archive filenames.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-2909?
CVE-2006-2909 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jun 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the info tip shell extension (zipinfo.dll) in PicoZip 4.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an (1) ACE, (2) RAR, or (3) ZIP archive, which is triggered when the user moves the mouse over the archive.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2909?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Picozip Picozip.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2909?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2909 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-2006-2909 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2909 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9hx3-hghx-fc3w.