CVE-2020-24175 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Yz1 library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted archive file, affecting multiple archive utilities.
- 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-2020-24175?
CVE-2020-24175 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Feb 2021. 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
Buffer overflow in Yz1 0.30 and 0.32, as used in IZArc 4.4, ZipGenius 6.3.2.3116, and Explzh (extension) 8.14, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted archive file, related to filename handling.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24175?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yz1 Yz1.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24175?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24175 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-2020-24175 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24175 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hh5-2hp6-3q94.