CVE-2006-3985 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in PowerArchiver allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ZIP archive, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2006-3985?
CVE-2006-3985 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in DZIPS32.DLL 6.0.0.4 in ConeXware PowerArchiver 9.62.03 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by adding a new file to a crafted ZIP archive that already contains a file with a long name.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3985?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Conexware Powerarchiver.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3985?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3985 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-2006-3985 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3985 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hq6v-c36g-m4xf.