CVE-2014-2720 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by spoofing file extensions in ZIP archives, tricking users into opening malicious files disguised as safe images.
- 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-2014-2720?
CVE-2014-2720 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 May 2014. 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
IZArc 4.1.8 displays a file's name on the basis of a ZIP archive's Central Directory entry, but launches this file on the basis of a ZIP archive's local file header, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct file-extension spoofing attacks via a modified Central Directory, as demonstrated by unintended code execution prompted by a .jpg extension in the Central Directory and a .exe extension in the local file header.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2720?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Izarc Izarc.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2720?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2720 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2014-2720 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2720 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9hq8-hvqw-5h33.