CVE-2009-1058 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 24 Mar 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in ZipGenius.

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-2009-1058?

CVE-2009-1058 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2009. 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 ZipGenius might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file that triggers an SEH overwrite. NOTE: it is possible that this overlaps CVE-2005-3317. NOTE: CVE has not investigated whether the specified file.zip file can be used for exploitation of this product.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1058?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zipgenius Zipgenius.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1058?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1058 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-2009-1058 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1058 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v7w8-xfq9-rfvg.